MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewall but not to cords
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
O/S/R & N/S/F tyrs cracking on sidewalls
O/S/R & N/S/F tyrs cracking on sidewalls
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R157 LHG is a 1998 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R157 LHG, 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 R157 LHG registered?
R157 LHG is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R157 LHG safe to buy?
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