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R412 SFR

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,388 mi
Last recorded30,388 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 SFR
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,388 miles

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

battery insercure

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,191 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 38,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 36,636 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded,but not sharp

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,636 miles

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded,but not sharp

Pass 2 Nov 2005 34,737 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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R412 SFR is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R412 SFR, 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 R412 SFR registered?

R412 SFR is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R412 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 SFR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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