MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.096 recorded manufacturers limit is 0.95 - 1.09 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.6 recorded , manufacturers limit is 0.3 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor corroded and holed . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed and lower wheel arch . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and floor corroded to excess and holed . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and floor corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished . (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm has considerable play and is borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo unit corroded . (1.1.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and floor corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm has slight play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front suspension level low .
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside efficiency less than half of nearside effort . (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint . (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides much lower than expected . (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion and wheel arches has been repaired with fibreglass . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sill covers and arch liners fitted and unable to fully inspect corrosion present .
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front tyre worn inside edge
rear tyres perished
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside sill (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front tyre worn inside edge
rear tyres perished
offside front tyre worn on edge
plastic full sill covers fitted,restricting view of both sills
rear foot brake performance low,may require attention.
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
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R498 POE is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R498 POE, 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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R498 POE is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 10 February 1998.
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