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R853 GJW

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,597 mi
Last recorded59,597 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 GJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 59,597 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,677 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,958 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,328 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,250 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,718 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,743 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,448 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 35,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 31,683 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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R853 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R853 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 R853 GJW registered?

R853 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R853 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 GJW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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