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R907 YKK

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,731 mi
Last recorded118,731 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 YKK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,731 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front 155/65/13 tyre bald on edges

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 118,707 miles

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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point/ floor rusted away (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front 155/65/13 tyre bald on edges

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside rear 155/65/13 worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

fog light switch worn

Fail 4 Nov 2016 103,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside rear 155/65/13 worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

fog light switch worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,819 miles

both outer sills covered

n/s/r trailing arm slight play

oil leak around crankshaft pulley

Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,818 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both outer sills covered

n/s/r trailing arm slight play

oil leak around crankshaft pulley

Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,019 miles

tyres 155/65/13 nearside front 2mm

Fail 29 Dec 2014 76,017 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front suspension top arm rubber insecure by cone

tyres 155/65/13 nearside front 2mm

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,816 miles

slight power steering leak

both outer sill covers fitted

o/s/f seatbelt catch poor operation monitor

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,818 miles

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,863 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,021 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake slow to operate on Nearside rear.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,617 miles

n/s headlamp condensated

Fail 19 Nov 2008 25,617 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s headlamp condensated

o/s wiper blade staring to split

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 23,700 miles

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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R907 YKK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R907 YKK, 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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R907 YKK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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