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R276 ROF

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,768 mi
Last recorded86,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 ROF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,768 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arch corrided (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear arch corrided (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,249 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 68,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,383 miles

osr and nsr tyres near limit

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,667 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 48,667 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,178 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

near side rear radius arm has slight wear

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,721 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,877 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 2,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 2,737 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 2,721 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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R276 ROF is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R276 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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What year was R276 ROF registered?

R276 ROF is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R276 ROF safe to buy?

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