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S496 TKU

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,650 mi
Last recorded32,650 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 TKU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,650 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 32,650 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors to sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 31,405 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 30,037 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,608 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,501 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,796 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 237,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,995 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 16,566 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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S496 TKU is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S496 TKU, 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 S496 TKU registered?

S496 TKU is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S496 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 TKU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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