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S522 LFH

1999 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,772 mi
Last recorded72,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 11437,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 LFH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlights on the lower limit will not adjust any higher

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Fail 9 May 2012 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f suspension cup deteriated

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Pass 7 May 2011 63,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear wheel arches

Fail 7 May 2011 63,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear wheel arches

Pass 8 May 2010 54,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 45,224 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 36,836 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 36,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 26,238 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,985 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 15,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2005 110,013 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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S522 LFH is a 1999 Rover 114 in Green 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 S522 LFH, 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 S522 LFH registered?

S522 LFH is a 1999 Rover 114, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S522 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 LFH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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