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S774 OPX

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,544 mi
Last recorded42,544 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 OPX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,544 miles

Corrosion in both sides rear wheel arches.

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,122 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 42,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension low

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,652 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,652 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,571 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 38,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,454 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres worn close to limit

ride height low

Fail 16 Oct 2007 35,453 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres worn close to limit

ride height low

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,300 miles

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

near side front tyre on limits on outer edge

near side front wiper blade in poor condition

off side front tyre wearing low on edges

slight engine oil leak

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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S774 OPX is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S774 OPX, 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 S774 OPX registered?

S774 OPX is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S774 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S774 OPX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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