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R695 MNR

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,738 mi
Last recorded69,738 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 MNR
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 69,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

inter mediate pipe deteriorated

rear exaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,807 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,191 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,508 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 62,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,734 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 56,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,257 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 50,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,656 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,057 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 43,057 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,125 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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R695 MNR is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R695 MNR, 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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R695 MNR is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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