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R429 JJE

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,145 mi
Last recorded56,145 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 JJE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,145 miles

handbrake high

Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

handbrake high

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,795 miles

front pads low , brake fluid low , rear tyres perished , o/s/r arch corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 52,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front pads low , brake fluid low , rear tyres perished , o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,280 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,279 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

recommend tracking

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,305 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,023 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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R429 JJE is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R429 JJE, 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 R429 JJE registered?

R429 JJE is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R429 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 JJE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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