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R944 JBD

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,056 mi
Last recorded62,056 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 JBD
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2009 62,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

fuel filler corroded

nearside front wing damaged

offside front wing damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (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)

offside front wiper split but clearing

sill covers fitted unable to access

suspension has reduced damping affect

offside front door insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,056 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 62,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,564 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 59,538 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,373 miles

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

offside and nearside rear wheel arches have tape round them

surface rust on underside of vehicle

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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R944 JBD is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R944 JBD, 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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R944 JBD is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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