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R897 FVC

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

26,183 mi
Last recorded26,183 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 FVC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 26,183 miles

BODY PARTS CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 15 May 2014 26,182 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

BODY PARTS CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 7 Mar 2014 26,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Fail 20 Nov 2012 25,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,348 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 24,348 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear arches corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,329 miles

N/s centre floor corroded

N/s headlamp,condensation on lens inner.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

O/s sill to floor corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sill coveres fitted not allowing full inspection to o/s and n/s

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,366 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s floors to sills corroded - outer sill coveres fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,740 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre sidewalls perrished

o/s and n/s wiper blades deteriorated

rear inner sills corroded and o/s and n/s floors

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2008 21,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tyre sidewalls perrished

o/s and n/s wiper blades deteriorated

rear inner sills corroded and o/s and n/s floors

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,048 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 21,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 20,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 19,734 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 19,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front 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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R897 FVC is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R897 FVC, 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 R897 FVC registered?

R897 FVC is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R897 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 FVC shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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