MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R79 MFJ is a 1997 Rover 114 in Grey 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 R79 MFJ, 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 R79 MFJ registered?
R79 MFJ is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R79 MFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R79 MFJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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