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R671 GJW

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,081 mi
Last recorded59,081 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 GJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,081 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit. unable to fully inspect brake pipes as all brake pipes cover in protective grease

near side front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,081 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,330 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake when jacked up

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,630 miles

all indicators slightly discoloured

uneble to check sills due to plasic covers

wiper blades loose on arm

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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R671 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R671 GJW, 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 R671 GJW registered?

R671 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R671 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 GJW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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