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R974 GAE

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,337 mi
Last recorded38,337 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 GAE
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,337 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 38,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,918 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 29,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,771 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Feb 2011 5,769 miles

suspension height low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 4,662 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 4,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 3,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 3,594 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 3,593 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 2,986 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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R974 GAE 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 75%.

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 R974 GAE, 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 R974 GAE registered?

R974 GAE is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R974 GAE safe to buy?

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