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R744 PGC

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,827 mi
Last recorded47,827 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 PGC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,827 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,159 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 47,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,906 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,973 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 45,973 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,505 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 45,505 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,371 miles

both rear wheel arches have signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,591 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,516 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,954 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,954 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,341 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,254 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,254 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,600 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 34,600 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,978 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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R744 PGC is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R744 PGC, 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 R744 PGC registered?

R744 PGC is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R744 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 PGC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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