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G4 ACM

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,110 mi
Last recorded45,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 ACM
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 45,110 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 43,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished/cracking - 11 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 38,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre showing deterioration/cracking between tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,162 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from offside driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 34,529 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 31,173 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 31,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,076 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,616 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 26,611 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,454 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 23,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,156 miles

radiator cooling fan not working

Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

advise o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,956 miles

advise n/s/r tyre slightly cracked on sidewall

advise o/s wiper blade

Fail 24 Apr 2012 8,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s/r tyre slightly cracked on sidewall

advise o/s wiper blade

Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,943 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 8,932 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 8,922 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,910 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 8,899 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 114?

Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,640
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
22,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,635
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,258
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,160
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,111
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G4 ACM is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 44,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 114 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G4 ACM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G4 ACM registered?

G4 ACM is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is G4 ACM safe to buy?

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