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R986 XRT

1997 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,796 mi
Last recorded51,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 XRT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,796 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,796 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 47,417 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 47,410 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,487 miles

pass door handle part missing still opens

Fail 25 Jul 2007 42,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside door handle part missing still works

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,476 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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R986 XRT is a 1997 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R986 XRT, 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 R986 XRT registered?

R986 XRT is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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