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R253 AWK

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,142 mi
Last recorded74,142 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 AWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,142 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 71,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s wiper replacement soon

Pass 6 Mar 2009 71,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s wiper replacement soon

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,301 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,097 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 65,097 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2006 62,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 60,195 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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R253 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 49,262 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 R253 AWK, 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 29 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R253 AWK registered?

R253 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R253 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 AWK shows 8 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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