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R263 MBU

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,034 mi
Last recorded35,034 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 MBU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 35,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner valance holed and corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner valance holed and corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 35,034 miles

Emissions not tested back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at jacking point holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner valance holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner valance holed and corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,034 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at centre corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front front mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 35,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at centre corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front front mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,094 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 34,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 31,930 miles

Nearside FLOOR AT FRONT HOLED CORRODED NONE PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR HOLED CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE. SIZE 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 30,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR HOLED CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE. SIZE 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,459 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,231 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,232 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,179 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 21,179 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,895 miles

Front bumper insecure

n s wiper blade split.

suspension ride need,s raising

Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,283 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 16,283 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 12,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,708 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 12,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2006 11,757 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 11,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R263 MBU is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R263 MBU, 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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R263 MBU is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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