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R268 ROF

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,668 mi
Last recorded70,668 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 ROF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,251 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 63,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,921 miles

IMBALANCE OF 24% ON FRONT BRAKES

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

O/S WING REPETER INSECURE

O/S/R TYRE 1.6MM

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,918 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 59,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 ROF is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R268 ROF, 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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R268 ROF is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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