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R409 LWK

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,344 mi
Last recorded47,344 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 LWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,344 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,141 miles

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

N/S HEADLAMP ADJUSTER INSECURE

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 27,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,293 miles

front brake imbalance 20%

ns rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,728 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,126 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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R409 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R409 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 R409 LWK registered?

R409 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R409 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 LWK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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