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R76 JFR

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,237 mi
Last recorded41,237 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 JFR
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,237 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres tread is wearing low and inner and outer sidewalls perished

both sides rear wheel arches have corrosion which is very close to failure criteria, this requires attention at the earliest opportunity

Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,237 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres tread is wearing low and inner and outer sidewalls perished

both sides rear wheel arches have corrosion which is very close to failure criteria, this requires attention at the earliest opportunity

Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to o/s wheel arch

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,985 miles

corrosion to o/s wheel arch

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,199 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 351,187 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 31,904 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,904 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 28,896 miles

accident damage to o/s/f of vehicle and rear brake pipe ferrules are corroded

How Reliable is the Rover 111?

Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,664
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
31,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,216
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,978
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,738
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,568
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R76 JFR is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 43,930 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 111 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R76 JFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R76 JFR registered?

R76 JFR is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R76 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 JFR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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