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R647 YVG

1997 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 39,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,591 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,633 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 36,633 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,906 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 34,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,524 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,587 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 28,587 miles

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

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

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 YVG is a 1997 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R647 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 R647 YVG registered?

R647 YVG is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R647 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 YVG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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