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S535 FEC

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 FEC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,620 miles

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

Nearside front tyre down to 3mm (advise track check)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 75,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,599 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear displacer unit securing strap corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion along sill to floor area on nearside of vehicle

Slight corrosion along sill to floor area on offside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,189 miles

Nearside headlamp alignment slightly lower than offside

Suspension height slightly low vehicle presenter advised to have adjusted

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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S535 FEC is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S535 FEC, 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 S535 FEC registered?

S535 FEC is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S535 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S535 FEC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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