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R939 JFV

1998 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,593 mi
Last recorded35,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 JFV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 35,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 33,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 31,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 30,667 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 30,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 30,237 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 30,182 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,703 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 29,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,565 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,424 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 29,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,221 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 29,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,310 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,931 miles

N/S/R Tyre slightly Cobbled

Pass 18 May 2011 25,628 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 21,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,065 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,784 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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R939 JFV is a 1998 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R939 JFV, 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 R939 JFV registered?

R939 JFV is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R939 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R939 JFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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