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R286 ABK

1998 Rover 114

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,016 mi
Last recorded50,016 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 ABK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,016 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Please note : Corrosion developing around under body generally

Fail 21 Aug 2009 50,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Please note : Corrosion developing around under body generally

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rust developing around the floor area's

Fail 28 Jul 2008 473,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rust developing around the floor area's

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,033 miles

Corrosion developing around floor to sill area's

Interior mirror missing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,938 miles

Both rear bonded suspension mounts going soft allowing some movement.

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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R286 ABK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R286 ABK, 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 R286 ABK registered?

R286 ABK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R286 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 ABK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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