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R963 AAB

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,671 mi
Last recorded72,671 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 AAB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,671 miles

slight corrosion nearside floor pan

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,548 miles

rear valance corroded.

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,282 miles

both front flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded (border pass).

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 65,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded (border pass).

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,507 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2010 52,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,628 miles

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

o/s/ floor under drivers seat starting to rust

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,821 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 39,821 miles

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

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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R963 AAB is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R963 AAB, 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 R963 AAB registered?

R963 AAB is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R963 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 AAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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