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R590 LLJ

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,497 mi
Last recorded54,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 LLJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2016 54,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

exhaust loose

front suspension low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,389 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 45,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,395 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 36,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 21,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,314 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 16,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,532 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 12,532 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 11,846 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,846 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 11,526 miles

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

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

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

exhaust middle box rattles

left front and left rear indicator colour faded

loose fixing right rear door catch

tail gate distorted latch pin also loose

Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,526 miles

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

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

exhaust middle box rattles

left front and left rear indicator colour faded

loose fixing right rear door catch

tail gate distorted latch pin also loose

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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R590 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R590 LLJ, 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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R590 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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