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R662 DBU

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,557 mi
Last recorded26,557 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 DBU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,557 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,856 miles

coolant leak on top front of engine

slight play in both rear trailing arms

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,301 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,301 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,599 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 18,868 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 18,868 miles

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

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

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

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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R662 DBU is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R662 DBU, 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 R662 DBU registered?

R662 DBU is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R662 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 DBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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