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R902 GJW

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,699 mi
Last recorded70,699 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 GJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,699 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2021 70,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,020 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 69,909 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,834 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed areas)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing (outside prescribed areas )

Fail 19 Nov 2018 67,834 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed areas)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing (outside prescribed areas )

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,620 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 64,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure ecu (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,446 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 42,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,580 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,156 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,588 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 40,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,017 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted over outer sills unable to inspect sills

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 40,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Plastic covers fitted over outer sills unable to inspect sills

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,323 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,323 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,660 miles

Plastic covers fitted over outer sills unable to fully inspect

Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,660 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted over outer sills unable to fully inspect

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,951 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 37,951 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,384 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION LOW

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,115 miles

front suspension low

slight bind near side rear wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2006 36,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front suspension low

slight bind near side rear wheel

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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R902 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R902 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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R902 GJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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