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R221 GRF

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,730 mi
Last recorded58,730 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 GRF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspension low both sides

Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspension low both sides

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 57,033 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 57,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 56,086 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 56,085 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R221 GRF is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R221 GRF, 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 R221 GRF registered?

R221 GRF is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R221 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 GRF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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