CarVerify

Free Car Check

R58 SMO

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,598 mi
Last recorded21,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 SMO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2020 21,598 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 21,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,769 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,463 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,108 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,212 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,604 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 11,746 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
Full Rover 114 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R58 SMO is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R58 SMO, 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

How do I check the history of R58 SMO?

You can check the full history of R58 SMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R58 SMO registered?

R58 SMO is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R58 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 SMO shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R58 SMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R58 SMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.