MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,285 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
tickover erratic
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Slight blow rear exhaust box †Sill covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R987 JJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R987 JJW, 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 R987 JJW registered?
R987 JJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R987 JJW safe to buy?
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