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R703 CHT

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,719 mi
Last recorded23,719 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 CHT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arche edges slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,719 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arche edges slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,686 miles

Dampness inside n/s headlamp not affecting beam pattern or light output.

N/S and O/S rear outer wing/wheel arch corrosion not excessive.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill panels not visible.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Use of any jacking point to raise vehicle needs to be avoided. All jacking points are corroded, though corrosion does not extend into any prescribed area.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,000 miles

Corrosion at n/s and o/s rear outer wing/wheel arch panels not excessive.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill panels not visible.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Use of any jacking point to raise vehicle is best avoided. All jacking points are corroded, though corrosion does not extend into any prescribed area.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,890 miles

N/S and O/S front jacking points corroded.

N/S and O/S inner sill/floorpan seams corroded.

N/S and O/S outer wing anmd wheel arch panels slightly corroded.

N/S front tyre casing slightly deteriorated.

N/S headlamp damp on inside of glass.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge of tread.

Outer sill panels not visible.

Fail 7 Sep 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S and O/S front jacking points corroded.

N/S and O/S inner sill/floorpan seams corroded.

N/S and O/S outer wing anmd wheel arch panels slightly corroded.

N/S front tyre casing slightly deteriorated.

N/S headlamp damp on inside of glass.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S front tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Outer sill panels not visible.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 19,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Outer sills have covers/ sills not visible/not inspected

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches/wing edges

Slight deterioration/perishing to both rear tyre walls

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,558 miles

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

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

Outer sills have covers/ sills not visible/not inspected

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches/wing edges

Slight deterioration/perishing to both rear tyre walls

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,840 miles

Corrosion at n/s and o/s rear outer wings not excessive.

Corrosion at o/s front jacking point not within any prescribed area.

Deterioration of N/S and O/S front and rear tyre casings not excessive.

Front suspension ride height slightly low.

Outer sills not visible, assessed as well as possible.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 17,840 miles

Corrosion at n/s and o/s rear outer wings not excessive.

Corrosion at o/s front jacking point not within any prescribed area.

Deterioration of N/S and O/S front and rear tyre casings not excessive.

Front suspension ride height slightly low.

Outer sills not visible, assessed as well as possible.

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 17,366 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,366 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 17,330 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 17,330 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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R703 CHT is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R703 CHT, 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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R703 CHT is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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