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R296 AJN

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,270 mi
Last recorded15,270 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 AJN
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,270 miles

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

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

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

inner sills to floor slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 13,966 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

corrosion starting to affect underside

front suspention low

Fail 7 Dec 2012 13,966 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

corrosion starting to affect underside

front suspention low

Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 12,362 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 12,362 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,334 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,476 miles

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 9,821 miles

offside front floor corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 8,983 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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R296 AJN is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R296 AJN, 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 R296 AJN registered?

R296 AJN is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R296 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 AJN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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