MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear off side sill rusty
rear valance very corroded!
tank filler neck and breather pipes very rusty
windscreen chipped outside wiper arc
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side handbrake outer cable in very poor condition
rear off side sill rusty
tank filler neck and breather pipes very rusty
windscreen chipped outside wiper arc
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
floor,sills,rear valance and cross members rusty
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
floor,sills,rear valance and cross members rusty
rear brake balance poor near side weak?
filler neck and breather very rusty
rear exhaust very rusty!
windscreen damaged outside wiper arc
exhaust system rusty in places
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank filler neck and breather pipes very rusty
off side rear tyre side walls cracked and close to limit
windscreen damaged outside of wiper arc
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel filler neck and breather pipe very rusty
off side rear tyre side wall cracked
n/s front wishbone very rusty
o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
windscreen chipped just outside wiper arc
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 BDB is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R253 BDB, 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 R253 BDB registered?
R253 BDB is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 6 April 1998.
Is R253 BDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 BDB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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