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R883 VEL

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,242 mi
Last recorded34,242 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 VEL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,242 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some test items hidden by covers and components

Fail 12 Dec 2006 34,242 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 32,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamp aim low

both front indicators illuminate white ish light

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front brake gives low reading

rust in offside sill at rear

rust starting in nearside rear wheel arch

suspension is low

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,681 miles

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

both front headlamp aim low

both front indicators illuminate white ish light

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front brake gives low reading

rust in offside sill at rear

rust starting in nearside rear wheel arch

suspension is low

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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R883 VEL is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R883 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 R883 VEL registered?

R883 VEL is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R883 VEL safe to buy?

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