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R399 LWK

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,902 mi
Last recorded32,902 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 LWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,902 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 29 Oct 2013 32,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,771 miles

SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,443 miles

SUSPENSION LOW

Fail 21 Oct 2011 32,443 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,083 miles

SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 31,781 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 31,303 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R399 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R399 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.

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What year was R399 LWK registered?

R399 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R399 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 LWK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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