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R654 HRN

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,092 mi
Last recorded72,092 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 HRN
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise corrosion appearing offside rear outer wheelarch

advise old repairs offside front floor

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,904 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 46,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,832 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,138 miles

front suspention slightly low

slight cracking on side wall off side front tyre

slight handbrake travel

Fail 30 Dec 2008 33,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspention slightly low

slight cracking on side wall off side front tyre

slight handbrake travel

Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

RHS TYRE HAS CRACKS ON SIDE WALL NSR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,715 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 30,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,441 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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R654 HRN is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R654 HRN, 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 R654 HRN registered?

R654 HRN is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R654 HRN safe to buy?

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