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S738 UAL

1998 Rover 111

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,261 mi
Last recorded100,261 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 UAL
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 100,261 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer wheel arches in poor condition but no jagged edges at time of test.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 100,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear outer wheel arches in poor condition but no jagged edges at time of test.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 94,916 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 94,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S738 UAL is a 1998 Rover 111 in Purple 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 S738 UAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S738 UAL registered?

S738 UAL is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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