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R798 MOK

1998 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,521 mi
Last recorded40,521 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 MOK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,379 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,801 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 34,801 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,197 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,057 miles

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

unable to see outer sills due to covers

Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,698 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 29,698 miles

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

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,641 miles

slight play in n/s rear radius arm not exsesive

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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R798 MOK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R798 MOK, 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 R798 MOK registered?

R798 MOK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R798 MOK safe to buy?

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