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R866 AOO

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,844 mi
Last recorded45,844 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 AOO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 45,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded but not excessive

Fail 4 Nov 2024 45,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded not excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,213 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 42,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,775 miles

Both Inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,428 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 39,425 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both o/s and n/s (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,081 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brakes slightly grabbing or binding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,260 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,329 miles

advise both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,216 miles

advise rear arches corroded

advise front exhaust down pipe damage

Fail 5 Sep 2011 36,204 miles

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

advise front exhaust down pipe damage

advise off side floor pan corroded

advise rear arches corroded

advise rear indicators bulb fading

advise water in fog light

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,081 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 35,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,280 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,806 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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R866 AOO is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R866 AOO, 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 R866 AOO registered?

R866 AOO is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R866 AOO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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