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R638 DGC

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,695 mi
Last recorded28,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 DGC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 28,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from g/box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 26,037 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 20,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 15,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 13,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 13,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 13,485 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 13,485 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 9,438 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 9,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,344 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2005 7,974 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 7,968 miles

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

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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R638 DGC is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R638 DGC, 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 R638 DGC registered?

R638 DGC is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R638 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 DGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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