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R329 LWK

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,609 mi
Last recorded52,609 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 LWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 48,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 48,515 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,553 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,856 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,238 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 31,904 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,045 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,870 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,601 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,755 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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R329 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R329 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 R329 LWK registered?

R329 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R329 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R329 LWK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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