MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
general corrosion to underside and subfames, but not excessive.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R85 OEP is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R85 OEP, 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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R85 OEP is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R85 OEP safe to buy?
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