MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,796 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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 door handle part missing still opens
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
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R986 XRT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R986 XRT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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