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R754 JOJ

1998 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,537 mi
Last recorded18,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 JOJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel arches corroded, temp repair in place.

Surface corrosion to front subframe and underbody.

minor coolent leak

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 18,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Advise tracking due to tyre wear.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches corroded, temp repair in place.

Surface corrosion to front subframe and underbody.

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,846 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 14,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,864 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 10,835 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,114 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,670 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 4,972 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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R754 JOJ is a 1998 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R754 JOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R754 JOJ registered?

R754 JOJ is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R754 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 JOJ shows 12 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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