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R142 FPW

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,134 mi
Last recorded50,134 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 FPW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front seatbelt receptacle plastic cover missing, this does not affect operation though

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front seatbelt receptacle plastic cover broken, this does not affect operation though

Fail 19 Sep 2009 40,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,083 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 25,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,465 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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R142 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 62.5%.

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 R142 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 R142 FPW registered?

R142 FPW is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R142 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 FPW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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