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R597 JOB

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,825 mi
Last recorded30,825 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 JOB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 30,825 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on edges.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge!

Plastic sill covers fitted.Unable to inspect outer sills!

Fail 14 May 2008 30,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack on edges.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge!

Plastic sill covers fitted.Unable to inspect outer sills!

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

Pass 15 May 2007 30,050 miles

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2006 29,210 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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R597 JOB is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R597 JOB, 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 R597 JOB registered?

R597 JOB is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R597 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 JOB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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