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R29 NHG

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,063 mi
Last recorded38,063 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 NHG
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 38,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 34,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 25,772 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 21,829 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 21,826 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,355 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 21,355 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 20,454 miles

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,460 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing small cracks

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 15,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,714 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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R29 NHG is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R29 NHG, 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 R29 NHG registered?

R29 NHG is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R29 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 NHG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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