MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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