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R952 VLD

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,673 mi
Last recorded48,673 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 VLD
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,673 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 48,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,196 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 43,190 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,429 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

The engine sump has been impact damaged particularly around drain plug

The outside of the brake servo is contaminated with fluid although looks quite old and the master clinder brake fluid level is just above the lower limit

Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

The engine sump has been impact damaged particularly around drain plug

The outside of the brake servo is contaminated with fluid although looks quite old and the master clinder brake fluid level is just above the lower limit

Nearside rear tyre has extensive splits around outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,990 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside ear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside front and both nearside tyres outer sidewalls are cracking

Suspension low needs pump up

small corrosion hole in rear valance outside testable areas

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,990 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside ear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside front and both nearside tyres outer sidewalls are cracking

Suspension low needs pump up

small corrosion hole in rear valance outside testable areas

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,586 miles

Both front and offside rear indicators becoming white should be amber

Fail 23 Feb 2009 32,586 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front and offside rear indicators becoming white should be amber

Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,034 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,941 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 30,941 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R952 VLD is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R952 VLD, 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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R952 VLD is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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