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R739 YEC

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,517 mi
Last recorded50,517 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 YEC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 48,280 miles

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,524 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner tred

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,470 miles

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

offside floor to sill slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2008 44,470 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside floor to sill slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,230 miles

slight play in rear radius arm bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2006

advise pad inspection

Fail 23 Aug 2006

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise pad inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2005 37,844 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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R739 YEC is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R739 YEC, 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 R739 YEC registered?

R739 YEC is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R739 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R739 YEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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