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R305 KTV

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,965 mi
Last recorded66,965 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 KTV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 66,965 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision wheel arch badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 66,214 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,594 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,498 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 62,495 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,142 miles

under body corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,962 miles

underbody coroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,887 miles

under body corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sillscoverd

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

sills coverd

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,149 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 53,419 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,488 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,972 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking on wall

sill covers fitted

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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R305 KTV is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R305 KTV, 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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R305 KTV is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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