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R980 AWK

1997 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,061 mi
Last recorded39,061 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 AWK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 39,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

fuel breather pipes corroded in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery lose

fuel breather pipes in offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,756 miles

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

fuel breather pipes in offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 37,654 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel breather pipes in offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2010 364,777 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,408 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 35,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,541 miles

front suspenion low

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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R980 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R980 AWK, 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 R980 AWK registered?

R980 AWK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R980 AWK safe to buy?

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