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R268 DRT

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,974 mi
Last recorded43,974 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 DRT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,974 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,242 miles

Front indicators are showing very pale in colour - (new amber bulbs should be fitted).

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,974 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing has some damage.

Exhaust front pipe is damaged by grounding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside rear suspension radius arm bearings have some play.

Spare tyre is perished to cords at outer sidewall.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,496 miles

Rear wiper blade is in very poor condition.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 40,494 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper blade is in very poor condition.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,696 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 38,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four indicators are showing fairly pale in colour.

Outer sills not fully checked due to plastic covers.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,960 miles

ALL FOUR INDICATORS ARE FAIRLY PALE IN COLOUR

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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R268 DRT 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 75%.

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 R268 DRT, 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 R268 DRT registered?

R268 DRT is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R268 DRT safe to buy?

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