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R846 LCW

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,286 mi
Last recorded53,286 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,286 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal At jacking point within 30CM of subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal At jacking point within 30CM of subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor near inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension slightly low at O/S

Fail 18 Nov 2020 53,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension slightly low at O/S

Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 55,955 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% Imb (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Fluid displacement unit has movement in mounting bracket (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Fluid displacement unit has movement in mounting bracket (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 55,592 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose Track rod end lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure mounting clamp bolts loose (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% Imb (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Fluid displacement unit has movement in mounting bracket (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Fluid displacement unit has movement in mounting bracket (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension low on drivers side

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,521 miles

advise corosion rear wheel arch

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,478 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,478 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,379 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 41,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,635 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 30,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 LCW is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R846 LCW, 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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R846 LCW is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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