MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,719 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front wishbone bushes splitting
Rear suspension soft
Rear wheel arches corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 111?
Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R986 OES is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R986 OES, 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 R986 OES registered?
R986 OES is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R986 OES safe to buy?
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