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R431 JVA

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,265 mi
Last recorded56,265 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 JVA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,265 miles

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

both rear wheel arch corrosion

front bumper/headlamp damage.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 56,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear wheel arch corrosion

front bumper/headlamp damage.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,382 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion to rear crossmember above beam axle

corrosion to rear wheel arches(sharp edges)

n/s headlight aim appears low

Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,401 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s headlight aim slightly low

n/s wingrepeater slightly insecure

surface corrosion to seams of front chassis rails

Fail 10 Jan 2006 45,401 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s headlight aim slightly low

n/s wingrepeater slightly insecure

surface corrosion to seams of front chassis rails

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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R431 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R431 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 R431 JVA registered?

R431 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R431 JVA safe to buy?

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