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R56 MRU

1998 Rover 114

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,728 mi
Last recorded52,728 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 MRU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,728 miles

Front exhaust flex weak

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,728 miles

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

Front exhaust flex weak

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear exhaust weak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,985 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,165 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,751 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 49,115 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,115 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 48,190 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,916 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 46,916 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R56 MRU is a 1998 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R56 MRU, 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 R56 MRU registered?

R56 MRU is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R56 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 MRU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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