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R76 EFL

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,853 mi
Last recorded57,853 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 EFL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

emission test aborted due to overheating

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,651 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

full inspection of outer sills not possible due to sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,651 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

full inspection of outer sills not possible due to sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,671 miles

both sill to floor lips corroded - but not considered excessive

offside rear wheel appears to sit at wrong angle - but no slack or fault found with radius arm

Fail 20 Oct 2008 52,657 miles

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

both sill to floor lips corroded - but not considered excessive

offside rear wheel appears to sit at wrong angle - but no slack or fault found with radius arm

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rattle from catalyst silencer

suspension low

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,877 miles

slight blow on exhaust downpipe

Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads low

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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R76 EFL is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R76 EFL, 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 R76 EFL registered?

R76 EFL is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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