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S431 OPX

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,987 mi
Last recorded46,987 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 OPX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre edges worn

suspension low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,779 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 40,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,584 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 31,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyre size = 155/65R13

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,535 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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S431 OPX is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S431 OPX, 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

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What year was S431 OPX registered?

S431 OPX is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S431 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S431 OPX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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