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R960 KJW

1997 Rover 114

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,131 mi
Last recorded81,131 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 KJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2006 81,131 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 80,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Surface corrosion noticed on rear brake pipes and fuel pipes. †Hole in exhaust front pipe slight leak. †Rear foot and park brake effciency weak. †Suspension low on each corner.

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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R960 KJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R960 KJW, 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 R960 KJW registered?

R960 KJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R960 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 KJW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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