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R269 JVE

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,030 mi
Last recorded57,030 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 JVE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 57,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,039 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 56,039 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,759 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,452 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,089 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,532 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,532 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,144 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,144 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,822 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 33,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,819 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 163,555 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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R269 JVE is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R269 JVE, 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 R269 JVE registered?

R269 JVE is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R269 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 JVE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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