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R421 JVA

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,866 mi
Last recorded48,866 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 JVA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,866 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre3mm tread worn outer edges

plastic sill gaurds unable to see sills fully

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,536 miles

plastic sill fitted unable to see behind

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

plastic sill fitted unable to see behind

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,555 miles

Advise, hydro-elastic suspension low

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 42,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise, hydro-elastic suspension low

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,489 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 31,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

1 N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED †2 ALL TYRES PERISHING †3 EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING †4 CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMP

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 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R421 JVA registered?

R421 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R421 JVA safe to buy?

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