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R421 BBJ

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,155 mi
Last recorded33,155 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 BBJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 May 2011 33,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r @ o/s/r rusty wheel arch

Pass 6 May 2010 32,418 miles

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

front suspension low

Pass 7 May 2009 31,161 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 29,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,856 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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R421 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R421 BBJ, 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 R421 BBJ registered?

R421 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R421 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 BBJ shows 6 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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