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R126 UBK

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,274 mi
Last recorded26,274 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 UBK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,980 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,294 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 25,294 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,097 miles

suspension low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,086 miles

suspension low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,054 miles

suspension low

Fail 29 Jan 2013 24,054 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

suspension low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,231 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,182 miles

suspension low

Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,529 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 21,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,952 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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R126 UBK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R126 UBK, 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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What year was R126 UBK registered?

R126 UBK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R126 UBK safe to buy?

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