MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear wiper split
Damage to front number plate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of outer sills
front brakes imbalance 25% reading only just passed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Damage to front number plate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of outer sills
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R653 VKL is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R653 VKL, 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 R653 VKL registered?
R653 VKL is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R653 VKL safe to buy?
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