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R856 AWK

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,610 mi
Last recorded42,610 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 AWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front subframe slightly corroded

front suspension low

front windows not working

rear tyres slightly perished

rear valance corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front subframe slightly corroded

front suspension low

front windows not working

rear tyres slightly perished

rear valance corroded

sill covers fitted

wiper blades req att

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,237 miles

front suspension low

front windows not working

rear tyres slightly perished

rear valance corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play rear radius arms

slight underbody corrosion

subframes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front subframe corroded

front suspension req att

front windows not working

near side hand brake req att

rear tyres slightly perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,082 miles

elec windows u/s

rear tyres perished

suspension low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,413 miles

cover sills fitted

o/s rear tyre perished

suspension low

Fail 10 Sep 2009 40,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

cover sills fitted

o/s rear tyre perished

suspension low

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,670 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cover sills fitted

off side rear wheel buckled

rear tyres slightly perished

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,987 miles

o/s rear wheel buckled

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,220 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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R856 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R856 AWK, 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 R856 AWK registered?

R856 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R856 AWK safe to buy?

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