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R603 LOJ

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,522 mi
Last recorded42,522 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 LOJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 42,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,981 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 41,981 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,578 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 40,578 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,342 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,874 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,968 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,629 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,335 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,120 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 LOJ 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 81.3%.

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 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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

R603 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R603 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 LOJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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