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R76 FEU

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,850 mi
Last recorded38,850 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 FEU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,850 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres poor

condensation in o/s headlamp

fuel tank vented pipes corroded

o/s/f and rear bodywork damaged

rear arches corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,850 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bidy work is damaged on offside front and rear

both front tyres worn on edges and on 2mm recomend replacment

cambelt due for replacment ?

condensation in offside front headlamp

fuel tank vent pipes are corrodede

rear wheel arches are corroded

top cover weeping oil

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,295 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 31,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 FEU is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FEU, 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 FEU registered?

R76 FEU is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R76 FEU safe to buy?

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