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R572 BJO

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,449 mi
Last recorded82,449 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 BJO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,809 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,443 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,964 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 80,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,845 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,399 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 76,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,538 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,815 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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R572 BJO is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R572 BJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R572 BJO registered?

R572 BJO is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R572 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 BJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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