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R259 GHU

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,107 mi
Last recorded73,107 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 GHU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2012 73,107 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,690 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,690 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 63,007 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 62,972 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 59,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 54,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 47,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 38,906 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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R259 GHU is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R259 GHU, 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 R259 GHU registered?

R259 GHU is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R259 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 GHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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