MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,408 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R142 GBU is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R142 GBU, 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 GBU registered?
R142 GBU is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R142 GBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R142 GBU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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