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R759 PWL

1997 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,224 mi
Last recorded86,224 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 PWL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,224 miles

n/s and o/s front knuckles ball joint sleeves worn

n/s/r hand brake low effort

rear arches corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 72,598 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 72,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

radiator fins corroded

rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,245 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 60,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 48,290 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 48,290 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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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R759 PWL is a 1997 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R759 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 R759 PWL registered?

R759 PWL is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R759 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 PWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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