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R718 WOM

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,457 mi
Last recorded43,457 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 WOM
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 43,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing becoming excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo corroded

corrosion to NSF floor/inner wheel arch area

exhaust tailbox deteriorated/corroded

fuel filler breather pipe deteriorated

rear wheel arches corroded- becoming excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo corroded

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

fuel filler breather pipe deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank filler neck breather pipes deteriorated

surface corrosion to brake servo

Fail 25 Jun 2024 41,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank filler neck breather pipes deteriorated

surface corrosion to brake servo

Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 29,899 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 29,759 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,112 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,000 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 15,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,691 miles

slight noise fromo/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,569 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,144 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,630 miles

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

front suspension low

Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,866 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 11,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 11,218 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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R718 WOM is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R718 WOM, 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 R718 WOM registered?

R718 WOM is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R718 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 WOM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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