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R573 POE

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,828 mi
Last recorded80,828 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 POE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2008 80,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sills/covered

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,518 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 73,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 68,114 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

slight play in o/s/r radius arms

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to floors,front & rear subframes,sill backs,etc

surface corrosion to front & rear brake hose metal ferrules

Fail 22 Aug 2006 68,051 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

slight play in o/s/r radius arm

slight play in sterring rack

surface corrosion & scabbing to floors,front & rear subframes,sill backs,etc

surface corrosion to front & rear brake hose metal ferrules

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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R573 POE is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R573 POE, 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 R573 POE registered?

R573 POE is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R573 POE safe to buy?

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