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R854 DTC

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,173 mi
Last recorded47,173 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 DTC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,173 miles

both rear arches corroded.

general exhaust corrosion.

n/s rear light unit broken.

o/s front inner/outer sill corroded.

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

vehicle to low.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 47,173 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear arches corroded.

general exhaust corrosion.

n/s rear light unit broken.

o/s front inner/outer sill corroded.

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

vehicle to low.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,403 miles

corrison all over under side no holes found

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,964 miles

both front and offside rear indicators slightly discolered

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2007 39,991 miles

footbrake performance on limit

nearside rear wheel arch requires attention soon

several corrosion spots showing on vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2007 39,985 miles

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

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

footbrake performance on lower limit

nearside rear wheel arch requires attention soon

several corrrosion spots showing on vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,368 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 35,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear door will not open from inside or outside

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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R854 DTC is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R854 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 R854 DTC registered?

R854 DTC is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R854 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 DTC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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