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S58 ADL

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

51,767 mi
Last recorded51,767 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 ADL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,568 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 49,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,476 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 48,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,306 miles

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

O/S/R Door does not open

Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,248 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

O/S/R Door does not open

Pass 14 Jul 2007 44,507 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 44,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,271 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 40,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S58 ADL is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S58 ADL, 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 S58 ADL registered?

S58 ADL is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S58 ADL safe to buy?

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