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R340 JVA

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,492 mi
Last recorded49,492 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 JVA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,492 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,859 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,956 miles

REAR WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTY...REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY...

Fail 15 Dec 2006 42,956 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY...

REAR WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTY...

Pass 10 Dec 2005 40,345 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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R340 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R340 JVA, 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 R340 JVA registered?

R340 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R340 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 JVA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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