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R998 NSO

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,456 mi
Last recorded44,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 NSO
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2007 44,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion to o/r rear wheel arch, no sharp edges efficient at test.

slight corrosion to rear inner valance, non structural efficient only at test.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 36,027 miles

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

slight play in n/s rear rsdius arm efficient at time of test.

Fail 21 Jul 2005 36,021 miles

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

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

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

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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R998 NSO 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 R998 NSO, 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 R998 NSO registered?

R998 NSO is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R998 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 NSO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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