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R194 BJV

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,286 mi
Last recorded28,286 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 BJV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 28,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 27,495 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 27,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 26,417 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,336 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 25,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement hand brake (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,104 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 24,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,076 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 23,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,819 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD AND SIDEWALLS

Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,832 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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R194 BJV is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R194 BJV, 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 R194 BJV registered?

R194 BJV is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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