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R589 WMX

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

44,767 mi
Last recorded44,767 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 WMX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all floor pans corroded on limit

boot floor+rear valance corroded

both inner+outer sills corroded

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear wheel arches corroded

wheelboxes showing corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2009 41,514 miles

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both inner+outer sills+all floors showing corrosion

o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

o/s headlamp/indicator chipped

Fail 11 Sep 2009 41,514 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both inner+outer sills+all floors showing corrosion

o/s handbrake cable deteriorated

o/s headlamp/indicator chipped

Fail 1 Sep 2009 41,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all floors+inner and outer sills showing corrosion

o/s h/lamp/indicator chipped

o/s hand brake cable deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,093 miles

engine misfire

Fail 22 Sep 2008 34,093 miles

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

engine misfire

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,195 miles

battery insecure

front drake disc corroded

hub component corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2007 32,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

front brake disc corroded

hub component corroded

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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R589 WMX is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R589 WMX, 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 R589 WMX registered?

R589 WMX is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R589 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 WMX shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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