MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
play in both rear radius arms
fan belt squeals
front brake pads getting low
front no plate starting to deteriorate
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
fan belt squeaks
front brake pads becoming worn
front no plate cracked + deteriorated
o/s/r tyre on 2mm (limit 1.6mm)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear radius arm heavily greased which takes up movement
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R186 TAO is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R186 TAO, 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 R186 TAO registered?
R186 TAO is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R186 TAO safe to buy?
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