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R973 GAN

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,552 mi
Last recorded52,552 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 GAN
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,552 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded.

front bumper loose.

front exhaust section damage & corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

slight oil leak around n/s & o/s front suspension.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,378 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic covers are fitted to both outer sills whih limits the inspection to these areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,063 miles

corrosion around n/s & o/s/r wings wheel arches areas.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around n/s & o/s/r wings wheel arches areas.

front tyres worn 3/4mm.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

suspension slightly low.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Plastic sill protectors are fitted to both outer sills

Suspension ride height is low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,549 miles

n/s washer jets need adjusting

sills covered unable to inspect properly

Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,549 miles

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

n/s washer jets need adjusting

sills covered unable to inspect properly

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,573 miles

corrosion in o/s/f floor area soon req's attention.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,587 miles

stone chip in n/s/f headlamp glass.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,409 miles

surface corrosion in o/s/f floor area.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 45,409 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside.

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

surface corrosion in o/s/f floor area.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,592 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges req's replaceing. †spare tyre worn u/s showing cords.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,967 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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R973 GAN is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R973 GAN, 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 R973 GAN registered?

R973 GAN is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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