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R414 MFJ

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,757 mi
Last recorded54,757 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 MFJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,757 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f lower suspension arm.

slight play o/s/f top ball joint.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight corrosion to n/s/f lower suspension arm.

slight play o/s/f top ball joint.

Pass 21 May 2008 53,623 miles

n/s suspension height low

Fail 19 May 2008 53,623 miles

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

n/s suspension height low

Pass 30 May 2007 50,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2007 50,227 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

suspension ride height low

Pass 4 May 2006 45,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R414 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R414 MFJ, 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 R414 MFJ registered?

R414 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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