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R878 DBH

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,633 mi
Last recorded65,633 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 DBH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,633 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,633 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,092 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,092 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,352 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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R878 DBH is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R878 DBH, 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 R878 DBH registered?

R878 DBH is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R878 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 DBH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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