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R145 XOA

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,455 mi
Last recorded20,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 XOA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,455 miles

light corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,076 miles

corrosion to offside front inner sill and floor area

light corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 6 May 2014 19,515 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front sub-frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

o/s front floor too sill is corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 2 May 2013 19,203 miles

Both rear outer wheelarches corroded. No sharp edges

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

Inner edge wear on offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Various steering / suspension and brake components are slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 19,203 miles

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

Auxilliary belt squeaking

Both rear outer wheelarches corroded. No sharp edges

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

Inner edge wear on offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Various steering / suspension and brake components are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,937 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filler pipe/neck corroded

n/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

o/s inner sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Fail 17 Apr 2012 18,937 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filler pipe/neck corroded

n/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

o/s inner sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 16 May 2011 18,616 miles

Both rear outer wheel arches are corroded, not considered excessive or causing a sharp edge

Front suspension components and hub units are corroded (both sides)

General corrosion to underside around inner sill panels and floorpan areas

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2011 18,616 miles

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

Both rear outer wheel arches are corroded, not considered excessive or causing a sharp edge

Front suspension components and hub units are corroded (both sides)

General corrosion to underside around inner sill panels and floorpan areas

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 18,337 miles

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 May 2010 18,337 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 May 2009 18,003 miles

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

note corrosion on all steelbrake pipes

note corrosion on both door sills

Pass 13 May 2008 17,529 miles

note corrosion on both outter door sills

Pass 4 May 2007 17,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,574 miles

All metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.

Inner and outer sill panels and rear wheel arch panels are showing signs of corrosion.

Metal parts of front flexible brake hoses are showing signs of corrosion.

front subframe is showing signs of corrosion.

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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R145 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R145 XOA, 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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R145 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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