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R530 GEU

1998 Rover 111

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,880 mi
Last recorded72,880 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11143,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 GEU
MakeRover
Model111
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 72,880 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and rear floor pans corroded.

both rear wheel arches orroded

o/s top radiator metal coolant hose corroded and damp.

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear floor pans corroded.

both rear wheel arches orroded

o/s top radiator metal coolant hose corroded and damp.

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 19 Feb 2007 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s suspension low (close to stops)

vehicle fitted with side skirts

Pass 19 Feb 2007 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s suspension low (close to stops)

vehicle fitted with side skirts

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,403 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 58,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

n/s & o/s floor to outer sills corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans coirroded

n/s/r tyre has nail in it, worn close to limits

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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R530 GEU is a 1998 Rover 111 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R530 GEU, 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 R530 GEU registered?

R530 GEU is a 1998 Rover 111, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R530 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 GEU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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