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R962 GFB

1998 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,510 mi
Last recorded74,510 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 11565,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 GFB
MakeRover
Model115
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2008 74,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 65,307 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 65,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,055 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 56,055 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
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R962 GFB is a 1998 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 65,270 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 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R962 GFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R962 GFB registered?

R962 GFB is a 1998 Rover 115, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R962 GFB safe to buy?

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