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R828 OJH

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,573 mi
Last recorded36,573 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 OJH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,573 miles

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 36,190 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 36,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,874 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2017 35,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

front suspension low

front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2014 35,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,070 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,097 miles

front suspension low

some corrosion to rear arches

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,625 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 33,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,956 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

passenger side rear tyre has small cracks in tread & side wall.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,856 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 31,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,079 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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R828 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R828 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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R828 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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