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R824 DOX

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 DOX
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 93,267 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2010 82,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 78,735 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 72,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,505 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 65,495 miles

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

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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R824 DOX is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R824 DOX, 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 R824 DOX registered?

R824 DOX is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R824 DOX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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