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M297 ROJ

1995 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,629 mi
Last recorded72,629 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 ROJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 72,629 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 May 2007 72,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,041 miles

bit of movement to both rear radius arm bearings/pins

both front indicator bulbs fading

engine sump some damage and slight oil leak

fuel pipes rusting

offside front tyre 2mm nearside front tyre 2.5mm

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre 2.5mm nearside rear tyre 2mm

pin hole nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot

radiator poor condition

rust starting offside rear of outer sill

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

various underbody areas have been welded

Fail 25 Apr 2006 67,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bit of movement to both rear radius arms bearings/pins

both front indicator bulbs fading

fuel pipes rusting

nearside rear tyre 2mm offside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside front tyre 2mm nearside front tyre 2,5mm

offside rear light lens cracked

pin hole nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot

radiator condition poor

rust starting offside outer sill at rear

sill covers fitted

some damage to engine sump and slight oil leak

stonechips to windscreen

various underbody areas have been welded

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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M297 ROJ is a 1995 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 52,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M297 ROJ, 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 31 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M297 ROJ registered?

M297 ROJ is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M297 ROJ safe to buy?

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