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R437 LWK

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,112 mi
Last recorded84,112 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 LWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 84,112 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,335 miles

All underside of car covered in a black waxoyle type coating

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,273 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 69,270 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All underside of car covered in a black waxoyle type coating

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2017 69,270 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake pipe inadequately supported Main lengths (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All underside of car covered in a black waxoyle type coating

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement RESTING ON BUMP STOP (2.4.D.5)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under panel to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front SUSPENSION AS LITTLE RESERVE MOVEMENT LEFT

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre worn on inner sholder

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 59,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,450 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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R437 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R437 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 R437 LWK registered?

R437 LWK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R437 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 LWK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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