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R854 EJW

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,402 mi
Last recorded18,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 EJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2016 18,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,166 miles

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

front suspension low.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,615 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,749 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 9,565 miles

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

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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R854 EJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R854 EJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R854 EJW?

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What year was R854 EJW registered?

R854 EJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R854 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 EJW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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