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R467 TAO

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,139 mi
Last recorded55,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 TAO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,139 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 46,492 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,818 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wiper rubber split

Various oil leaks from engine

Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,817 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear wiper rubber split

Various oil leaks from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,631 miles

Oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,203 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 36,198 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,212 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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R467 TAO is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R467 TAO, 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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R467 TAO is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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