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R721 XOA

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,518 mi
Last recorded67,518 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 XOA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 67,518 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 67,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,093 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,200 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,063 miles

exhaust system has slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,006 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,907 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension slightly low on the front

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,629 miles

All tyres slightly feathering on edges

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

Rear washer inop

Suspension slightly low on the front

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,517 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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R721 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R721 XOA, 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 R721 XOA registered?

R721 XOA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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