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R772 OJH

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

54,492 mi
Last recorded54,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 OJH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2008 54,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

wear in nearside front suspension nylon cup

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,045 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 51,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,108 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 47,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R772 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R772 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 R772 OJH registered?

R772 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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