MOT Status
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64,765 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))
exhaust downpipe flexy deteriated
n/s and o/s outer rear wheel arches have corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
Both rear outer wings slighty corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension components have slight surface rust
N/S/R Tyre perished
O/S Handbrake slightly seized
O/S/R Tyre perished
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Underside of vehicle has slight surface rust
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
handbrake cables outer caseing corroded
plastic covers over outer sills
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
handbrake cables outer caseing corroded
plastic covers over outer sills
Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded
plastic covers over outer sills
both rear wheelarches corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear wheelarches corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
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R836 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R836 GJW, 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 R836 GJW registered?
R836 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R836 GJW safe to buy?
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