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R915 OJH

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,841 mi
Last recorded22,841 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 OJH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 22,841 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 22,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front hydrolastic suspension sitting low close to stop

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 22,570 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,714 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,815 miles

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

Slight corrosion nearside and offside rear wheel arches

Fail 13 Jun 2015 20,806 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,875 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 19,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OS door trim insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,516 miles

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

OSR door trim distorted

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 17,516 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

OSR door trim distorted

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,866 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OS and NS plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,462 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,621 miles

NSR tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Dec 2008 10,621 miles

NSR tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 8,192 miles

front suspension requires pumping up

Pass 12 Dec 2006 6,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 5,691 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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R915 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue 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 R915 OJH, 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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R915 OJH is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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