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R248 WGY

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,695 mi
Last recorded18,695 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 WGY
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 18,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 18,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 17,014 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 16,111 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 14,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 11,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 9,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 8,198 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 7,251 miles

suspension low .

Pass 30 Sep 2010 6,699 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,393 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,093 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 6,093 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 5,700 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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R248 WGY is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R248 WGY, 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 R248 WGY registered?

R248 WGY is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R248 WGY safe to buy?

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