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R297 LWK

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,272 mi
Last recorded71,272 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 LWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 71,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 68,307 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 68,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 65,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 63,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,401 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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R297 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R297 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R297 LWK registered?

R297 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R297 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 LWK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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