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R403 KDL

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,220 mi
Last recorded44,220 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 KDL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2011 44,220 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

accident damage to rear

corrosion o/s/r sill

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,220 miles

sill covers fitted

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

accident damage to rear

corrosion o/s/r sill

Fail 4 Apr 2011 44,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to rear tailgate

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to rear tail gate

unable to see condition of outer body sills (covers fitted)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to rear tail gate

unable to see condition of outer body sills (covers fitted)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,270 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 34,240 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 May 2008 29,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 29,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,817 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 26,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 23,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 19,524 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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R403 KDL is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R403 KDL, 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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R403 KDL is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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