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R689 AWK

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,514 mi
Last recorded89,514 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 AWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,514 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 89,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,626 miles

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.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 87,626 miles

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.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,976 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,748 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 84,748 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,868 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 82,803 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 78,877 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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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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