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R894 LCE

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,725 mi
Last recorded53,725 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 LCE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,725 miles

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,729 miles

All tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,691 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,459 miles

Covers fitted to body outer sills,not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers fitted to body outer sills,not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 40,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 37,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,769 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,454 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 33,454 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,480 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,518 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,438 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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R894 LCE is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R894 LCE, 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 R894 LCE registered?

R894 LCE is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R894 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 LCE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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