MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
sill covers fitted
Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R878 VEL is a 1998 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?
R878 VEL is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R878 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R878 VEL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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