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R462 VLF

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,001 mi
Last recorded34,001 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 VLF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 34,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear service brake with in reading limit, requier adjstment or repair.

rust repair has been done coverd with filler and under seal, can not be checked proporley using the inspection hammer.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 34,001 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear service brake with in reading limit, requier adjstment or repair.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,394 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,698 miles

floor corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,741 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 25,986 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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R462 VLF is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R462 VLF, 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 R462 VLF registered?

R462 VLF is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R462 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 VLF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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