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R603 AAB

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,058 mi
Last recorded31,058 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 AAB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 31,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 25,542 miles

general corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2025 25,542 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 25,246 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 24,467 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 24,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 15,654 miles

Front suspension low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 12,667 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 12,664 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,472 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,546 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,081 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,698 miles

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear arches

Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,644 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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R603 AAB is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R603 AAB, 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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What year was R603 AAB registered?

R603 AAB is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R603 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 AAB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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