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R688 EBW

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,634 mi
Last recorded19,634 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 EBW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,876 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 15,161 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on tyre wall

Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,831 miles

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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R688 EBW is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R688 EBW, 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 R688 EBW registered?

R688 EBW is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R688 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 EBW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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