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R138 FPW

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,619 mi
Last recorded69,619 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 FPW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,619 miles

front brake discs rusty

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

offside rear lower outer wheel arch and sill rusty but not holed

sills covered

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody very rusty but not holed

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,619 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front brake discs rusty

offside rear lower outer wheel arch and sill rusty but not holed

sills covered

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody very rusty but not holed

Fail 17 Nov 2008 66,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle floors ,nearside and offside getting weak with corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sills covered

unable to see both front inside brake pads

vehicles underbody getting rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle floors ,nearside and offside getting weak with corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sills covered

unable to see both front inside brake pads

vehicles underbody getting rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,893 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes rusty in areas

undernath vehicle rusty in places

Fail 12 Nov 2007 55,866 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

brake pipes rusty in areas

undernath vehicle rusty in places

Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,657 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 44,657 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R138 FPW is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R138 FPW, 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 R138 FPW registered?

R138 FPW is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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