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S948 EAB

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,898 mi
Last recorded79,898 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 EAB
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,406 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,897 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2009 64,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2008 57,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,105 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 48,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 43,400 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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S948 EAB is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S948 EAB, 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 S948 EAB registered?

S948 EAB is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S948 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S948 EAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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