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S48 LDY

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,601 mi
Last recorded58,601 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 LDY
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,601 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroding

both subframes corroding slightly

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Dec 2011 58,527 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advis replace front section exhaust with flexi

both rear wheel arches corroding

both subframes corroding slightly

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,328 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,835 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 55,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front suspension to high

o/s/r wheelarch corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,067 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,315 miles

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

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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S48 LDY is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S48 LDY, 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 S48 LDY registered?

S48 LDY is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S48 LDY safe to buy?

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