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S498 KDF

1999 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,296 mi
Last recorded23,296 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 11437,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 KDF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2014 23,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

sills repaired and sill covers fitted

underside of car rusted but not holed

Pass 29 Jan 2013 20,971 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 20,077 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 20,075 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 18,769 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,525 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 17,525 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 12,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,990 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,683 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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S498 KDF is a 1999 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 37,072 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 S498 KDF, 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 27 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S498 KDF registered?

S498 KDF is a 1999 Rover 114, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S498 KDF safe to buy?

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