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R34 FPW

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,422 mi
Last recorded98,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 FPW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,724 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 92,724 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,108 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,404 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,383 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,018 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 57,014 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 49,001 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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R34 FPW is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red 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 R34 FPW, 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 R34 FPW registered?

R34 FPW is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R34 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 FPW 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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