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S385 ORV

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,572 mi
Last recorded78,572 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 ORV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,466 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)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides outer sill covers fitted

n/s/f slight play steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

foot brake has travel

n/s frount floor rusty

o/s/f floor rusty and holed just outside perscibed area

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,386 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 54,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,785 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front number plate damaged

offside indicator lense damaged temp repair

outer c.v gaitor perished

play in offside rear radius arm

weld repairs to offside floor plan

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,795 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 42,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,510 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 34,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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S385 ORV is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S385 ORV, 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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S385 ORV is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S385 ORV safe to buy?

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