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R43 VKM

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,613 mi
Last recorded29,613 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 VKM
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,613 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,497 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

outer body sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2014 26,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

outer body sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,099 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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R43 VKM is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R43 VKM, 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 R43 VKM registered?

R43 VKM is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R43 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 VKM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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