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R678 XNO

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,902 mi
Last recorded59,902 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 XNO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,373 miles

both rear arches corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,355 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 47,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,133 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,207 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,554 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,505 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,101 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,283 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 11,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,552 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 10,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 10,319 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R678 XNO is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R678 XNO, 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 R678 XNO registered?

R678 XNO is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R678 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 XNO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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