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R885 FOB

1998 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,020 mi
Last recorded35,020 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 FOB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,020 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 33,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,961 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,715 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 23,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,345 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,960 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 16,938 miles

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

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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R885 FOB is a 1998 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R885 FOB, 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 R885 FOB registered?

R885 FOB is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R885 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 FOB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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