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R647 AOT

1997 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,169 mi
Last recorded58,169 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 AOT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 58,169 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and perishing within tread

minor lift in both front top ball joints noted

minor surface corrosion to offside front lower suspension arm

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,437 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE (REINFORCEMENT NOT EXPOSED)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SURFACE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN WITHIN 30CMS OF SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT STRAPS NOTED

SURFACE CORROSION TO STEEL BRAKE PIPES NOTED

Fail 4 Oct 2007 57,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE (REINFORCEMENT NOT EXPOSED)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SURFACE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN WITHIN 30CMS OF SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT STRAPS NOTED

SURFACE CORROSION TO STEEL BRAKE PIPES NOTED

Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,241 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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R647 AOT is a 1997 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R647 AOT, 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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R647 AOT is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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