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R563 DWX

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,137 mi
Last recorded24,137 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 DWX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 24,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 24,137 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 22,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 22,667 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,986 miles

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

front registration plate starting fade

near side rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2007 19,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2006 15,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to nearside front wing affecting headlamp †aim

nearside rear door will noi open

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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R563 DWX is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R563 DWX, 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 R563 DWX registered?

R563 DWX is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R563 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R563 DWX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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