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R343 BFM

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,044 mi
Last recorded33,044 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 BFM
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 33,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,551 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in nearside rear radius arm

Fail 19 Feb 2018 31,551 miles

Central Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside general (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,559 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,537 miles

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

advise o/s/r fuel pipe corroded slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,623 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

underside showing signs of corrosion generally everywere

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,903 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 26,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 26,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,860 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,747 miles

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,885 miles

all 4 tyres getting close to depth limit

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,800 miles

fluid suspenion is alittle low at n/s also o/side front

Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,359 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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R343 BFM is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R343 BFM, 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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R343 BFM is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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