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R212 LJK

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,939 mi
Last recorded33,939 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 LJK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 33,939 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 33,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 32,776 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 32,552 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 32,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 32,258 miles

ride height low

Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,424 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,323 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,980 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,054 miles

suspension ride height very low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,143 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inpsection of outer sills

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,636 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,424 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 15,224 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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R212 LJK is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R212 LJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R212 LJK registered?

R212 LJK is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R212 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 LJK shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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