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R854 GJW

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,058 mi
Last recorded61,058 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 GJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 61,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise rear brake service

Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise rear brake service

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,794 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 53,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 53,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 R854 GJW registered?

R854 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R854 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 GJW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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