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R442 JVA

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,474 mi
Last recorded45,474 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 JVA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,474 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension low

Fail 29 Jul 2011 45,474 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension low

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,727 miles

slight corrosion to body

Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to body

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,410 miles

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 23 Jul 2009 34,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Suspension ride hight low

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,463 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 30,463 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in offside front headlight

offside front trye 2mm inner edge

rear fog light switch sticking slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,421 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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R442 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R442 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 R442 JVA registered?

R442 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R442 JVA safe to buy?

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