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R587 FFR

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,154 mi
Last recorded58,154 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 FFR
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,919 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension getting low

heavy rust ns rear inner sill at subframe mounting

sill covers

Fail 18 Jul 2013 56,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension getting low

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy rust ns rear inner sill at subframe mounting

sill covers

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,682 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 55,682 miles

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

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

N/s/f and both rear indicators faded..Both rear inner sills corroded..Both outer cv boots perishing..Plastic sill covers fitted..slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,284 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 54,277 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper split

sill covers

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,382 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 50,581 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,009 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 45,859 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 43,151 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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R587 FFR is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R587 FFR, 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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R587 FFR is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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