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R563 LOD

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,985 mi
Last recorded35,985 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 LOD
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 35,985 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 35,977 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 35,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 35,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,711 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 35,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,440 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 34,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,280 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,967 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,755 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 33,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,754 miles

slight cracking on inner side wall o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2013 33,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking on inner side wall o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,754 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,682 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,058 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,253 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 32,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,013 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 29,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,319 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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R563 LOD is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R563 LOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R563 LOD registered?

R563 LOD is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R563 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R563 LOD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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