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R781 NCB

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,650 mi
Last recorded28,650 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 NCB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,650 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,209 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 28,209 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,702 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2008 27,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,339 miles

slight play in near side rear radius arm bush

Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,961 miles

slight play in near side rear suspesion arm bushes exhaust system corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2006 26,961 miles

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

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

slight play in near side rear suspesion arm bushes exhaust system corroding

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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R781 NCB is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R781 NCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R781 NCB registered?

R781 NCB is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R781 NCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 NCB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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