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R799 VKK

1998 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,471 mi
Last recorded64,471 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 VKK
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2010 64,471 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Advise corrosion coming in n/s floor

Advise front ex pipe corroded and starting to leak at oxy sensor

Advise plastic covers on sills

Advise rear of front to rear brake pipe secured in cable ties

Advise rear seat belts mouldy

Advise surface corrosion o/s andn/s front brake pipes

Advise suspension low

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 59,298 miles

fuel tank corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2007 55,561 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch but excessive

Fail 28 Dec 2007 55,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch but excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,402 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion to parking brake cable making opperation stiff, but not causing brakes to bind

Pass 4 Jan 2006 45,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper loose on mounting (not insecure)

suspension height low

Fail 4 Jan 2006 45,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front bumper loose on mounting (not insecure)

suspension height low

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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R799 VKK is a 1998 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R799 VKK, 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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R799 VKK is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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