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R352 CKE

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

30,827 mi
Last recorded30,827 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 CKE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 30,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,014 miles

Engine oil sump damaged slightly and leaking slightly

Exhaust front pipe damaged

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

Suspension level low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 28,014 miles

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

Engine oil sump damaged slightly and leaking slightly

Exhaust front pipe damaged

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

Suspension level low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,010 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate is deteriating

slight corrosion to rear nearside outer sill to wheel arch

Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,011 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 24,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2009 23,041 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,250 miles

Both rear tyres have cracked treads

Rear exhaust mounting split

Fail 11 Aug 2008 22,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Both rear tyres have cracked treads

Rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,328 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 21,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,487 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 20,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 19,815 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R352 CKE is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R352 CKE, 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 R352 CKE registered?

R352 CKE is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R352 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 CKE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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