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R230 LWK

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 LWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,341 miles

Both front indicators fading.

Both inner sills to floor pans have surface rust.

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front tyre badly deteriorating on outer sidewall.

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Suspension low on front.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 41,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front indicators fading.

Both inner sills to floor pans have surface rust.

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front tyre badly deteriorating on outer sidewall.

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Suspension low on front.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 40,310 miles

Same advises as test number 991423317041.

Fail 13 Jan 2007 40,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front indicators starting to fade.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 21 Jan 2006 39,359 miles

Same advises as test number 303111426089.

Fail 21 Jan 2006 39,359 miles

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

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

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

Both middle floor pans to inner sills have surface rust.

Front suspension low.

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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R230 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R230 LWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R230 LWK registered?

R230 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R230 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 LWK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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