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R996 BAW

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,534 mi
Last recorded23,534 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 BAW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 23,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 20,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 18,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 17,937 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 17,558 miles

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 25 May 2017 16,812 miles

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,083 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,769 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,333 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 12,333 miles

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

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

suspension slightly low o/s/f

Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,096 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 11,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,580 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 10,223 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,987 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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R996 BAW is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R996 BAW, 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 R996 BAW registered?

R996 BAW is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R996 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 BAW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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