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R882 VEL

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,596 mi
Last recorded54,596 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 VEL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,596 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,close to legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,980 miles

bumpers loose

front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

r/n/s indicator faded

slight play r/n/s radius arm

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,236 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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R882 VEL is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R882 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R882 VEL registered?

R882 VEL is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R882 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 VEL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R882 VEL have outstanding finance?

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