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R633 YVG

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,006 mi
Last recorded57,006 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 YVG
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,006 miles

Long handbrake travel

Play in both rear radius arm bearings

Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,006 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Long handbrake travel

Play in both rear radius arm bearings

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,541 miles

Corrosion to both front floor pans & front of rear cross member

Fail 11 Feb 2009 50,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to both front floor pans & front of rear cross member

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,927 miles

Corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,854 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,367 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 40,367 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 36,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,111 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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R633 YVG is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R633 YVG, 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 R633 YVG registered?

R633 YVG is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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