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R181 XOA

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 XOA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 53,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Welded repairs covered in under seal

Fail 28 Sep 2023 53,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 52,556 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 52,546 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,444 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 51,444 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 4 Aug 2020 45,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,216 miles

Corrosion to front floors

Corrosion to rear floors/inner sills

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

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

Repair to nearside front floor

Fail 20 Jul 2013 33,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,477 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded close to subframe mounting prescribed area

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe corrded

offside rear floor to sill corroded

outer sill covers fitted

poor damping effect from rear suspension

rear floor corroded

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 284,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front floor pan corroded close to subframe mounting prescribed area

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe corrded

offside rear floor to sill corroded

outer sill covers fitted

poor damping effect from rear suspension

rear floor corroded

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,609 miles

plastic covers preventing full inspection of both outer sill panels.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,608 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension low.

plastic covers preventing full inspection of both outer sill panels.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,750 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 18,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

fuel filler neck/pipes rusted

Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,124 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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R181 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R181 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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R181 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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