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R652 GWO

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,561 mi
Last recorded45,561 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 GWO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,561 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,561 miles

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,471 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside rear tyre worn close to maximum legal limit of wear.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,296 miles

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

slight corrosion front to rear of vehicle slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 37,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion front to rear of vehicle slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 31,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 31,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

o/s † †o/s & n/s outer sills pastic covered. † †

Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,753 miles

oil level low. †timing belt cover missing. †baby seat n/s/r, tested best i could, presenters responsibility to fully check. †heavy corrosion both rear wheel arches.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 23,753 miles

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

oil level low. †timing belt cover missing. †baby seat n/s/r, tested best i could, presenters responsibility to fully check. †heavy corrosion both rear wheel arches.

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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R652 GWO is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R652 GWO, 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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R652 GWO is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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