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R598 NUY

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,472 mi
Last recorded38,472 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 NUY
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2008 38,472 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Both sill panels covered with plastic trim

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear seat belt securing a child seat preventing a full check of the adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Removed obstruction from interior mirror to passenger seat

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,630 miles

plastic covers to outer sills

wheel arches - repaired with tape

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2008 36,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,384 miles

both rear outer wheel arches corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2006 33,348 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2005 30,438 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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R598 NUY is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 49,262 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 R598 NUY, 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 29 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R598 NUY registered?

R598 NUY is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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