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R497 NTO

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,309 mi
Last recorded41,309 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 NTO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 41,309 miles

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

fdoglight switgh sticks intermittant.

Fail 16 May 2011 41,309 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fdoglight switgh sticks intermittant.

Pass 11 May 2010 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2010 39,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,318 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 34,318 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 31,287 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 31,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 27,643 miles

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

nail in tyre

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Fail 5 May 2006 27,643 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

nearside rear wheel slight bind

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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R497 NTO is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R497 NTO, 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 R497 NTO registered?

R497 NTO is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R497 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 NTO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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