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R521 GEW

1998 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,020 mi
Last recorded73,020 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 GEW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s inner seals welded and under sealed

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded and under sealed

Fail 3 Oct 2012 73,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,970 miles

offside inner sill corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,390 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 63,971 miles

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

o/s and n/s floor corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,907 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 62,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 57,190 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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R521 GEW is a 1998 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R521 GEW, 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 R521 GEW registered?

R521 GEW is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R521 GEW safe to buy?

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