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R642 AWK

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,140 mi
Last recorded87,140 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 AWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 87,140 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroding

play in nearside rear wheel bearing near to limit

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

spare wheel well corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,979 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2012 78,671 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre on 2mm

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,019 miles

corrosion in back wheel arches .

Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,016 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in back wheel arches .

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,837 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,502 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 55,502 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,757 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 43,499 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,499 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 37,895 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,895 miles

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

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

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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R642 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R642 AWK, 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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R642 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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