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R968 FEG

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 FEG
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,727 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 56,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 55,893 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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R968 FEG is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R968 FEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R968 FEG registered?

R968 FEG is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R968 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R968 FEG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R968 FEG have outstanding finance?

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