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R773 OJH

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,568 mi
Last recorded88,568 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 OJH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,568 miles

n/s rear radius arm has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,034 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes very badly corroded ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 81,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes very badly corroded ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,272 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

radiator in poor condition, signs of coolant leak

rear brake pipe across the rear axle is corroded

signs of suspension fluid around the n/s/r suspension unit

Fail 7 Jan 2019 77,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

radiator in poor condition, signs of coolant leak

rear brake pipe across the rear axle is corroded

signs of suspension fluid around the n/s/r suspension unit

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,389 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,330 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,372 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,053 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,429 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,491 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 47,491 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,697 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 39,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,917 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 34,917 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 31,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,608 miles

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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R773 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R773 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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R773 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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