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R185 RPY

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,913 mi
Last recorded22,913 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 RPY
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 22,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 22,909 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 22,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 22,768 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,397 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,439 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,304 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,185 miles

inner walls of rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2013 210,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 210,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 208,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 208,805 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,995 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 19,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,275 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,149 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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R185 RPY is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R185 RPY, 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 R185 RPY registered?

R185 RPY is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R185 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 RPY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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