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R419 DBO

1998 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,896 mi
Last recorded36,896 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 DBO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2026 36,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch front & back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to rear pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill cover fitted affecting inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2025 36,337 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 36,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 35,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 35,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,961 miles

plastic side covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 33,870 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,706 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 32,703 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak section blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 28,880 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 28,848 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated e4xcess corroson (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 27,341 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,900 miles

off/s rear inner valance poor condition corroson

Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,688 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 21,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 19,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,926 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 12,048 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 10,737 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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R419 DBO is a 1998 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R419 DBO, 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 R419 DBO registered?

R419 DBO is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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