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R538 KTO

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,881 mi
Last recorded15,881 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 KTO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 15,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 15,847 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 15,834 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 15,563 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight rust all underneath

Pass 21 Dec 2022 15,427 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 15,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,351 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 15,039 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,128 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 13,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 May 2010 11,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,462 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 11,384 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to fuel filler neck

impact dammage to engine sump and exhaust

recomend suspension pump up

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

surface corossion to vehicle under body

Pass 18 May 2007 11,225 miles

corossion to exhaust front pipe and cat

minor oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,831 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 10,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R538 KTO is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R538 KTO, 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 R538 KTO registered?

R538 KTO is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R538 KTO safe to buy?

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