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R683 JVA

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,033 mi
Last recorded77,033 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 JVA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,983 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,186 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,837 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,400 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,100 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 28,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,971 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 18,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,250 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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R683 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R683 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 R683 JVA registered?

R683 JVA is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R683 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 JVA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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