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S58 GAB

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,225 mi
Last recorded27,225 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 GAB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,225 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,009 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,513 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 12,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S rear lamp lens broken piece missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 12,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S rear lamp lens broken piece missing.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,188 miles

o/s/r tyre pressure low

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 GAB is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S58 GAB, 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 GAB registered?

S58 GAB is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S58 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S58 GAB shows 6 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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