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R592 FOU

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

48,762 mi
Last recorded48,762 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 FOU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 48,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 48,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,878 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 43,811 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 353,660 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 353,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,051 miles

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,982 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 27,961 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

BET failed,lambda high

flexy guards

front suspension low

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

sill and arch covers fitted

surface corrosion to front floors by jacking points,front crossmember and subframe,floor to sills,sill edges,middle floors

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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R592 FOU is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R592 FOU, 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 R592 FOU registered?

R592 FOU is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R592 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 FOU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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