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R737 FCE

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,940 mi
Last recorded44,940 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 FCE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,940 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 44,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,665 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,191 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 44,153 miles

Emissions not tested Due to large hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,606 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 43,593 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Centre front edge (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,829 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension hight low

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

both front wipers deteriorated.

brake pedal has little servo assist

rear brake require adjustment

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,111 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wing mirror glass broken

Fail 4 Aug 2015 42,099 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wing mirror glass broken

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,225 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose..

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hydraulic suspension lower on offsie front

middle exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,463 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 39,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,523 miles

nearside suspension slightly low.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 38,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside suspension slightly low.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,403 miles

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,223 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,807 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 32,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,612 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 30,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R737 FCE is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R737 FCE, 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 R737 FCE registered?

R737 FCE is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R737 FCE safe to buy?

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