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R722 KOU

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,937 mi
Last recorded51,937 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 KOU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2009 51,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,723 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear valance and underbody corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,102 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

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

corrosion on floorpans and rear vallance

Fail 16 Apr 2008 51,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

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

corrosion on floorpans and rear vallance

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,639 miles

corrosion to floorpans/sills

Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to floorpans/sills

Pass 18 Apr 2006 48,802 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R722 KOU is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R722 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 R722 KOU registered?

R722 KOU is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R722 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 KOU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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