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R893 JPC

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,756 mi
Last recorded71,756 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 JPC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 71,756 miles
Fail 8 May 2011 71,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,277 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 60,277 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

engine coolant level low

nearside front tyre large cuts in sidewall and nail in tread

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2008 59,184 miles

nearside front tyre nail in tread

Fail 6 Dec 2008 59,184 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,061 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 59,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,789 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 51,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R893 JPC is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R893 JPC, 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 R893 JPC registered?

R893 JPC is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R893 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R893 JPC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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