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R891 HHG

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 HHG
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 89,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 88,972 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 88,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,960 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 76,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 67,904 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 56,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear 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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R891 HHG is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver 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 R891 HHG, 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 R891 HHG registered?

R891 HHG is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R891 HHG safe to buy?

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