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R755 GJW

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,975 mi
Last recorded61,975 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 GJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 61,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 60,348 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 59,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 54,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,279 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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R755 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R755 GJW, 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 R755 GJW registered?

R755 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R755 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 GJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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