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R817 ECT

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,920 mi
Last recorded12,920 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 ECT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 12,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 12,797 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 12,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,770 miles

plastic sill guards fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,292 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 12,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,926 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,836 miles

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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R817 ECT is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R817 ECT, 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 R817 ECT registered?

R817 ECT is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R817 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 ECT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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