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R947 BLG

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,614 mi
Last recorded47,614 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 BLG
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,614 miles

strongly advise o/s/r seat belt clasp damaged. n/s/r tyre split outside edge.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 47,592 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

strongly advise o/s/r seat belt clasp damaged. n/s/r tyre split outside edge.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,762 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 41,762 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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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R947 BLG is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R947 BLG, 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 R947 BLG registered?

R947 BLG is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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