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R846 DTC

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,558 mi
Last recorded47,558 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 DTC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 47,558 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes starting to corroide

start of corrosion front floors

Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,407 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on the wheel arches

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

offside rear tyre perishing

start of corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,972 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

both sills to floor corroded

o/s/rear arch corroded

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both rear outer sills corroded

both sills to floor corroded

o/s/rear arch corroded

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,225 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 42,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both outer sills corroding

both rear arches corroded

n/s/r rim damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,698 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 36,698 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 34,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer box holed.

rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,365 miles

rear silencer box holed.

rear wheel arches corroded.

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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R846 DTC is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R846 DTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R846 DTC registered?

R846 DTC is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R846 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 DTC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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