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R894 GJW

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,995 mi
Last recorded81,995 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 GJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,995 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,162 miles

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

n/s radius arm worn requires grease up

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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R894 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R894 GJW, 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 R894 GJW registered?

R894 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R894 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 GJW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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