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R458 AJV

1998 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,095 mi
Last recorded43,095 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 AJV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 43,095 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill rust

Offside Front sill rust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 37,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside SILL RUST

Offside SILL RUST

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 32,622 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 27,477 miles

slight corrosion under the car

Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,364 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 21,137 miles

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

front subframe rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Feb 2013 21,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

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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R458 AJV is a 1998 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R458 AJV, 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 R458 AJV registered?

R458 AJV is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R458 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 AJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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