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R61 FPW

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 FPW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012
Fail 22 Jun 2012 35,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage to o/s/f

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,832 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight damage to both front seat belt webbings

surface corrosion to rear of O/S sill & N/S/R wheel arch

Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

slight damage to both front seat belt webbings

surface corrosion to rear of O/S sill & N/S/R wheel arch

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,964 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 33,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,878 miles

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

front number plate broken

os front bumper loose

os front tyre worn on inner edge 155/65/13

Fail 11 Jun 2009 32,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front number plate broken

os front bumper loose

os front tyre worn on inner edge 155/65/13

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,581 miles

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

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

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

ns front indicator going white

os rear indicator going white

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,417 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ns mirror broken off

suspension low

Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,468 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit . ok at time of mot test

Fail 25 May 2006 27,526 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 27,526 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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R61 FPW is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R61 FPW, 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 R61 FPW registered?

R61 FPW is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R61 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 FPW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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