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R349 ROA

1998 Rover 114

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,410 mi
Last recorded56,410 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 ROA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SUSPENSION NEEDS PUMPING UP

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 37,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,870 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,686 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,700 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 34,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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R349 ROA is a 1998 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R349 ROA, 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 R349 ROA registered?

R349 ROA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R349 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 ROA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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