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R866 JJW

1997 Rover 114

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,026 mi
Last recorded67,026 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 JJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,026 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,406 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 63,296 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,220 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,798 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,885 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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R866 JJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R866 JJW, 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 R866 JJW registered?

R866 JJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R866 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R866 JJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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