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R166 XOA

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,174 mi
Last recorded29,174 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 XOA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 29,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 19 May 2023 29,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2022 29,158 miles

ALL metal brake pipes are heavily coated, making inspection difficult

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

steering / suspension / brake components are corroded, not seriously weakened

vehicle underside heavily coated in under-seal, obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jan 2022 29,158 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall severely perished, showing chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL metal brake pipes are heavily coated, making inspection difficult

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

steering / suspension / brake components are corroded, not seriously weakened

vehicle underside heavily coated in under-seal, obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,156 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front pipe and system slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to rear sub-frame/brakes etc

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 2 Dec 2020 29,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front pipe and system slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to rear sub-frame/brakes etc

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,753 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,028 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 27,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,747 miles

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

all underbody covered with underseal

Fail 18 Jul 2013 21,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all underbody covered with underseal

Fail 20 Jul 2012 18,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,971 miles

Front suspension a bit low

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 17,971 miles

Front suspension a bit low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,487 miles

Advise oil leak

Advise secruity of front bumper

Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,582 miles

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

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.

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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R166 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R166 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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R166 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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