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R913 FJE

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,471 mi
Last recorded103,471 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 FJE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers fitted over offside and nearside outer sills cannot fully inspect general underside of body has some corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2010 103,463 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers fitted over offside and nearside outer sills cannot fully inspect general underside of body has some corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2009 91,352 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,604 miles

plastic covers fitted to offside + nearside outer sill unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Fail 6 Nov 2008 82,603 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers fitted to offside + nearside outer sill unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 18 Oct 2007 80,057 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,385 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 77,385 miles

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

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

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

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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R913 FJE is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R913 FJE, 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 R913 FJE registered?

R913 FJE is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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