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R260 DGP

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,109 mi
Last recorded36,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 DGP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,109 miles

drivers rear wheel bearing noisy

front exhaust damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,874 miles

sump and front pipe damage

Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,959 miles

front number plate poor

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,917 miles

wipers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,702 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

damp in offside front light unit

offside front indicator pale

suspension low needs pump up

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,303 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 23,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,019 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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R260 DGP is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R260 DGP, 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 R260 DGP registered?

R260 DGP is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R260 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 DGP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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