MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all wheel arches are corroded
both outer sills are covered. I suspect if the covers were removed then there would be corrosion
brake servo is corroded
extensive corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
front brake pads are worn
nearside front to rear pipe (suspension) is insecure
nearside rear brake hose is being rubbed by the insecure suspension pipe
offside front inner wheel arch trim is loose
offside front wheel is noisy when rotated. I cannot feel any roughness in the wheel bearing and suspect it may have something to do with the brake back plate
offside rear axle/hub may be distorted as the wheel sits at an unusual angle
oil leaks in the engine bay
rear wiper blade has perished
suspension appears to be a little bit bouncy
underbonnet area is corroded
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all wheel arches are corroded
both outer sills are covered. I suspect if the covers were removed then there would be corrosion
brake servo is corroded
extensive corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
front brake pads are worn
nearside front to rear pipe (suspension) is insecure
nearside rear brake hose is being rubbed by the insecure suspension pipe
offside front inner wheel arch trim is loose
offside front wheel is noisy when rotated. I cannot feel any roughness in the wheel bearing and suspect it may have something to do with the brake back plate
offside rear axle/hub may be distorted as the wheel sits at an unusual angle
oil leaks in the engine bay
rear wiper blade has perished
suspension appears to be a little bit bouncy
underbonnet area is corroded
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to underside, outer sills and body.
master cylinder / servo poor condition corroded and damp.
n/s headlamp aim poor
plastic sill covers fitted
suspension uneven height o/s/f low.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to underside, outer sills and body.
master cylinder / servo poor condition corroded and damp.
n/s headlamp aim poor
plastic sill covers fitted
suspension uneven height o/s/f low.
O/S/R wheel arch corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R689 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R689 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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R689 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 10 October 1997.
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