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S262 BNT

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,721 mi
Last recorded40,721 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 BNT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 40,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,060 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 40,060 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 39,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion o/s/f floor

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,377 miles

corrosion o/s/f floor

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,301 miles

general corrosion to sills,arches etc.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

general corrosion to sills,arches etc.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,080 miles

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

general body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,809 miles

advise offside ans nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,638 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 34,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,413 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,212 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 32,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,789 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Fail 17 Jan 2007 29,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,545 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,673 miles

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

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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S262 BNT is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S262 BNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S262 BNT?

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What year was S262 BNT registered?

S262 BNT is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S262 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 BNT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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