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R120 MFJ

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

38,832 mi
Last recorded38,832 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 MFJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing all greased up . (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has had various repairs . all blacked up .

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,804 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings VALENCE AND BOOT FLOOR> (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floorpan . (seat mounting area . ) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /floorpan . in 3 places , front to back . (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 36,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler/breather/overflow (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,215 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 33,215 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,239 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 31,239 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,650 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 24,650 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

sill covers fitted not giving full view to sills

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,350 miles

o/s n/s rear arches poor

Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,848 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 15,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,453 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 12,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 11,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 10,461 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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R120 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R120 MFJ, 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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R120 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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