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R998 HKH

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,943 mi
Last recorded23,943 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 HKH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.A.1)

both front floor sections been repaired unable to fully inspect

both sills corroded but not holed

Fail 15 Nov 2014 23,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 23,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 23,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,154 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,939 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,711 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 22,254 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 21,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,582 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O.S.R. brake binding slightly.

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,311 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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R998 HKH is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R998 HKH, 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 R998 HKH registered?

R998 HKH is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R998 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 HKH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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