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R988 BUB

1997 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,757 mi
Last recorded17,757 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 BUB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 17,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 17,757 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 17,354 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 16,768 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 16,222 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 15,247 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 14,461 miles

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 May 2020 13,678 miles

exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2019 13,025 miles

anti freeze residue at the bottom hose.

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Apr 2018 12,560 miles

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.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,161 miles

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.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,636 miles

Corrosion formed adjacent to the nearside front jacking point

Nearside rear jacking point area corroded

Surface corrosion at nearside of front sub frame

Fail 15 Apr 2016 11,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,286 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 10,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 10,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,464 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,603 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,229 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 8,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,323 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,599 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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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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What year was R988 BUB registered?

R988 BUB is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R988 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 BUB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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