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R658 AWK

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,524 mi
Last recorded36,524 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 AWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre, sidewall cracked & perished

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside front tyre has small cuts to sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,839 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Tyres cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2008 35,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,330 miles

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

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

front suspension low

nerside front tyre low on tread inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2007 35,330 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

front suspension low

nearside front tyre low on tread inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,885 miles

n/s front tyre shows signs of uneven wear around †inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2005 34,433 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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R658 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R658 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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What year was R658 AWK registered?

R658 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R658 AWK safe to buy?

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