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R441 VMO

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,600 mi
Last recorded45,600 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 VMO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 45,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,689 miles

slight blow exhaust

Fail 3 Aug 2012 40,688 miles

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

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

slight blow exhaust

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

head/lamp height adjusters not working

suspension slightly low

water level low

nearside front wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

head/lamp height adjusters not working

suspension slightly low

water level low

nearside front wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

Pass 26 May 2010 32,437 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,606 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 29,634 miles

exhaust front pipe damaged

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

offside front tyre low inner tread

Pass 2 May 2007 27,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R441 VMO is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R441 VMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R441 VMO registered?

R441 VMO is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R441 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 VMO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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