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R82 DNT

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,737 mi
Last recorded92,737 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 DNT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,737 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,582 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,053 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 74,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,463 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,544 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 47,544 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,524 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,496 miles

fuel filler neck badly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

suspected signs of headgasket failure due to oil contamination in header tank

Fail 11 Nov 2011 33,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fuel filler neck badly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,634 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck/breather badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,101 miles

suspension low allround

Fail 30 Nov 2009 29,101 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension low allround

Fail 26 Nov 2008 27,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,410 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear wheel arches require attension soon

various corrosion spots under vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,351 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 23,351 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,348 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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R82 DNT is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R82 DNT, 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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R82 DNT is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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