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R789 VJM

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,374 mi
Last recorded36,374 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 VJM
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,374 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,239 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 34,239 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 43,163 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,460 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,442 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 20,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,712 miles

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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R789 VJM is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R789 VJM, 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 R789 VJM registered?

R789 VJM is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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