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R765 OJH

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,699 mi
Last recorded64,699 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 OJH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,699 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 64,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,301 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 54,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,513 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 46,406 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 46,398 miles

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

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

Brake pipes behind covers and fuel tank unable to fully

Covers fitted to inner wings and sills unable to fully check

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

Nearside rear wheel arch rusty

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

Offside sill rusty

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 43,382 miles

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

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

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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R765 OJH 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 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 R765 OJH, 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 R765 OJH registered?

R765 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R765 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 OJH shows 9 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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