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R499 BNT

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,580 mi
Last recorded41,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 BNT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2015 41,580 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front suspension level on max limits

nail in nearside front tyre (inner edge)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,580 miles

front suspension level on max limits

nail in nearside front tyre (inner edge)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,553 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,280 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside sill covers fitted so outer sills could not be checked

Fail 14 Jun 2012 35,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside and nearside sill covers fitted so outer sills could not be checked

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,999 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 34,998 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,598 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,911 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,611 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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R499 BNT is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R499 BNT, 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 R499 BNT registered?

R499 BNT is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R499 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 BNT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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