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R754 PWL

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,571 mi
Last recorded70,571 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 PWL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,571 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 70,571 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,162 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 68,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,185 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 65,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 63,118 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 63,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,875 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 48,126 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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R754 PWL is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R754 PWL, 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 R754 PWL registered?

R754 PWL is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R754 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 PWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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