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S203 LDG

1998 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,122 mi
Last recorded56,122 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 LDG
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,122 miles

nearside rear steel brake pipe to flexy hose is corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2009 56,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear steel brake pipe to flexy hose is corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2008 53,924 miles

Slight front brake imbalance.

Front exhaust section slightly corroded.

Minor underside corrosion.

Nearside front tyre wearing both edges.

Nearside rear radius arm bearing slightly worn.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,924 miles

Minor underside corrosion.

Front exhaust section slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing both edges.

Nearside rear radius arm bearing slightly worn.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,643 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on both subframes

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,933 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 45,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wheel arches on n/s and o/s corroded but have no sharp edges

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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S203 LDG is a 1998 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S203 LDG, 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 S203 LDG registered?

S203 LDG is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S203 LDG safe to buy?

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