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R119 LTT

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

73,439 mi
Last recorded73,439 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 LTT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 73,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [Front subframe mounting area] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [Rear mounting area] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [Front subframe mounting area] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced [Excess corrosion to jacking point and floor areas] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [Sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [Rear mounting area] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [Centre one] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Outer sill] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [Nearing smooth on outer edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear outer subframe mounting corroded and rubber deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [Centre one] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [At 2.1mm tread depth] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear subframe mounting corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearings.

Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp level adjusters worked when gently tapped.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [Centre one] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Outer sill] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre one] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Floor pan and jacking point] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Inner sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearings.

[Nearside rear outer subframe mounting corroded and rubber mounting deteriorated.

[Offside rear subframe mounting corroded]

Fail 8 Mar 2024 69,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak [Lamda reading high] (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced [Floor pan and jacking point] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [Centre one] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Outer sill] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside rear outer subframe mounting corroded and rubber mounting deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [Centre one] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Floor pan and jacking point] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Inner sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear subframe mounting corroded.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting corroded and rubber mounting deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 66,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension movement slightly restricted due to hydraulic suspension slightly low.

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting corroded and rubber mounting deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 63,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension slightly low.

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [Top outer sill by door opening] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [Joint] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,047 miles

Front suspensions slightly low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 60,036 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Excessive corrosion to rear valance and lower bumper mounting brackets

Front suspensions slightly low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and nearside front suspensions slightly low

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

Fail 21 May 2019 55,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Front suspension o/s and n/s slightly low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 50,450 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 50,450 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2017 50,093 miles

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

Offside Front cut to tyre inner wall

Pass 11 May 2016 49,743 miles

o/s/f tyre inner side wall split

Fail 10 May 2016 49,743 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner side wall split

Fail 13 May 2015 49,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE (INNER TREAD CUT)

Pass 13 May 2015 49,086 miles

N/S/F TYRE (INNER TREAD CUT)

Pass 15 May 2014 48,164 miles

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN THE INNER SIDE WALL

Fail 15 May 2014 48,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN THE INNER SIDE WALL

Pass 25 May 2013 47,520 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 47,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 46,619 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 45,331 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 45,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 42,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 39,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,477 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 37,477 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 34,836 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 34,836 miles

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

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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R119 LTT is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R119 LTT, 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.

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R119 LTT is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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