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R173 XOA

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,784 mi
Last recorded66,784 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 XOA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,784 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

head lamp covers

Fail 7 Mar 2020 66,780 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

head lamp covers

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,828 miles

parking brake performance 16% repair or adjustment needed

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,458 miles

All tyres old / on limit

Headlamp covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,525 miles

both rear tyres valves perished

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 51,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres valves perished

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,198 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,440 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 32,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,646 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,506 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre started to perish

Fail 5 Mar 2007 17,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n /s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,902 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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R173 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R173 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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What year was R173 XOA registered?

R173 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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