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R668 KKV

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,608 mi
Last recorded60,608 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 KKV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 60,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2025 57,279 miles

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 48,752 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,410 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 42,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

condensation in n/s headlamp

plastic covers fitted over sills

Fail 12 Feb 2019 42,657 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

condensation in n/s headlamp

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,626 miles

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

Offside Front suspension low

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2017 42,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension low

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,578 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 33,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,285 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,024 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,446 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 15,576 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 14,734 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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R668 KKV is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R668 KKV, 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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R668 KKV is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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