MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front registration plate slightly damaged but legible
parking brake cable outers (both sides) slightly deteriorated
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
bumper insecure
front registration plate slightly damaged but legible
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
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R989 EJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R989 EJW, 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 R989 EJW registered?
R989 EJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R989 EJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R989 EJW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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