MOT Status
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17,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
outer sill covers fitted at time of test.
exhaust heat shield becoming insecure
outer sill covers fitted at time of test
anti freeze residue at the bottom hose.
outer sill covers fitted at time of test.
corrosion has formed on the offside and nearside front chassis members.
corrosion has formed on the offside of the rear cross member.
limited handbrake mechanism/cable movement at the nearside rear.
outer sill covers fitted at time of test.
surface corrosion forming across the front sub frame. .
windscreen washer fluid is becoming deteriorated.
corrosion has formed across the rear panel adjacent to the rear bumper mounting.
corrosion has formed on the front sub frame generally. and also at the nearside rear of engine.
offside and nearside front amber indicator bulbs are becoming faded.
outer sill covers fitted at time of test.
Corrosion formed adjacent to the nearside front jacking point
Nearside rear jacking point area corroded
Surface corrosion at nearside of front sub frame
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Corrosion formed adjacent to the nearside front jacking point
Nearside rear jacking point area corroded
Surface corrosion at nearside of front sub frame
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front and offside rear tyres have cracks in the tread
offside rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front and offside rear tyres have cracks in the tread
offside rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge
rear cross member corroded
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R988 BUB is a 1997 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 1997 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 49,262 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 R988 BUB, 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 29 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R988 BUB is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R988 BUB safe to buy?
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