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R575 STH

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,641 mi
Last recorded26,641 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 STH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 26,641 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 26,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 26,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Fail 9 May 2014 26,393 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,150 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 3 May 2011 25,248 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Fail 5 May 2010 24,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 5 May 2010 24,087 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,629 miles

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

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

offside floor-pan corroded

offside wheel-arch corroded

plastic sil covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,014 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,678 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2006 18,206 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 18,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R575 STH is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R575 STH, 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 R575 STH registered?

R575 STH is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R575 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 STH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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