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R298 HRP

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 HRP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 68,738 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Subframe 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)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear vallance is corroded but not within prescribed area

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

slight damage to nearside rear light cluster

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,158 miles

Corrosion setting in on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,865 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both inner sills

Both rear wheel arches are sightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer sills covered by plastic trim

Some brake pipes not visible

Fail 9 Jul 2008 60,865 miles

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

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

Advise slight corrosion to both inner sills

Both rear wheel arches are sightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Some brake pipes not visible

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,355 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,577 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake servo rusty

n/s rear tyre down to 3.5 mm

o/s rear sill rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2005 45,835 miles

both front brake backing plates rusty

both front inner sills rusty

brake servo unit rusty

exhaust flexi and rear section rusty, front pipe damaged

n/s ans o/s front sub-frame rusty

n/s/r tyre 3mm on both edges of tread

n/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise when spun

o/s headlamp condensation in and pattern blurred

o/s/r brake furrel rusty

oil leak from camshaft lower gasket

radiator cooling fins a bit rusty

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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R298 HRP is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R298 HRP, 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 R298 HRP registered?

R298 HRP is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R298 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 HRP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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