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R621 YCK

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,232 mi
Last recorded107,232 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 YCK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 107,232 miles

Corrosion on front crossmember/valance

Corrosion on rear valance

Light corrosion on osr wheel arch

Pass 18 Dec 2021 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 103,620 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 98,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Light corrosion on offside rear inner sill

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,217 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 95,217 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,670 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,385 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,241 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

could not fully inspect outer sills n/s and o/s due to plastic sill covers being fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,320 miles

n/s and o/s sills showing corrosion at rear but not affecting strengh of vehicle rest of sill covered with plastic cover

Fail 27 Feb 2007 55,320 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s and o/s sills showing corrosion at rear but not affecting strengh of vehicle rest of sill covered with plastic cover

Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,582 miles

n/s and o/s sills showing sighns of corrosion under plastic outer sills

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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R621 YCK is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R621 YCK, 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 R621 YCK registered?

R621 YCK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R621 YCK safe to buy?

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