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R975 AAW

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,716 mi
Last recorded62,716 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 AAW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,716 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,428 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches,floor panels and rear of chassis

Fail 5 Nov 2013 43,428 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches,floor panels and rear of chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,291 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrsion to offside of floor

Fail 6 Nov 2012 42,291 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrsion to offside of floor

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,880 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches advise repair asap

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,888 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp glass slight damage

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,197 miles

corrosion rear wheel arches

Fail 11 Nov 2009 38,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion rear wheel arches

suspension low

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,030 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming rear wheel arches

Fail 14 Nov 2007 34,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension hieght low

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,343 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension hieght low

Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,335 miles

rear brakes squeaking when applied

Fail 8 Nov 2006 33,335 miles

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

rear brakes squeaking when applied

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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R975 AAW is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R975 AAW, 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 R975 AAW registered?

R975 AAW is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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