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R287 LWK

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

29,635 mi
Last recorded29,635 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 LWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,635 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 29,612 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 29,581 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,634 miles

corrosion around front and rear subframe

Fail 27 Mar 2019 28,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion around front and rear subframe

suspension low nsf

Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,577 miles

Corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 28,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,414 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion around front and rear suspension

Fail 20 Mar 2017 28,414 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion around front and rear suspension

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,159 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 28,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,765 miles

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 20 Mar 2014 26,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 25,771 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front suspension low

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,365 miles

front indicator bulbs starting to fade

slight blow on exhaust join

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,964 miles

Covers fitted over sills

Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,524 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 20,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R287 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R287 LWK, 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 R287 LWK registered?

R287 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R287 LWK safe to buy?

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