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R705 KOU

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,274 mi
Last recorded51,274 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 KOU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,274 miles

slight exchaust blow,coolant low,n/s/f tyre worn on edges,various rust under car,both rear wheel arches rusty,sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,773 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 44,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,791 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,278 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 285,841 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 25,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,839 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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R705 KOU is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R705 KOU, 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 R705 KOU registered?

R705 KOU is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R705 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 KOU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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