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R879 VEL

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,135 mi
Last recorded109,135 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 VEL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 109,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both sills are covered

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,898 miles

Both sill are covered.

Extensive welding repairs has been carried out to underside. o/s floor is very rusty.

Lift in o/s/f top suspension joint.

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

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 brake pipe to o/s/r hose is very rusty.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,125 miles

Metal brake pipe to o/s/r hose is rusty

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

O/s headlight is in poor condition

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

Radiator is in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,125 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Metal brake pipe to o/s/r hose is rusty

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

O/s headlight is in poor condition

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

Radiator is in poor condition

Sqqueak from fan belt area

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,340 miles

Corrosion starting rear of o/s sill

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,653 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack n/s rear light unit

down pipe damage

minor corrosion rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,152 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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R879 VEL is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R879 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 R879 VEL registered?

R879 VEL is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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