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R847 DTC

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,494 mi
Last recorded54,494 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 DTC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,443 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 53,443 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,505 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 52,505 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,719 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 51,719 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,477 miles

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 49,362 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,892 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,382 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,802 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,640 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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R847 DTC is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R847 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 R847 DTC registered?

R847 DTC is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R847 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 DTC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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