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R784 UKE

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

55,179 mi
Last recorded55,179 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 UKE
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s front outer door mirror casing damaged no sharp edges

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre perished slightly

rear wiper u/s

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,689 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wiper u/s

Fail 21 Oct 2010 51,689 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wiper u/s

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,955 miles

Front bumper insecure

off side front door [outer release handle] slightly difficult to release/stiff????

off side rear fuel filler/breather pipes slightly corroded

unable to check outer sill panels areas/plastic covers fitted???

washer bottle/ pump areas leak to level

Fail 22 Oct 2009 48,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front door [outer release handle] slightly difficult to release/stiff????

off side rear fuel filler/breather pipes slightly corroded

unable to check outer sill panels areas/plastic covers fitted???

washer bottle/ pump areas leak to level

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,584 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides outer sill panels plastic covers fitted/ unable to test corrosion areas????

Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides outer sill panels plastic covers fitted/ unable to test corrosion areas????

emissions close to limits today/exhaust blows

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,030 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

coolant level slightly low/anti-freeze???

near side rear brake binds slightly??

oil filter slightly damp/service???

Pass 27 May 2006 28,666 miles

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

near side head lamp dip beam slightly dim inoperation. †tyre pressures look low???suspension joints dry/grease???

near side rear brake binds slightly/and efficency slightly low. †spare tyre new, †off side front tyre inner tread close to limits.

Fail 2 May 2006 28,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R784 UKE is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R784 UKE, 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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R784 UKE is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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