MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery loose
both rear wheel arches corroding away
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
o/s/f wiper blade split
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
movement in n/s/r radius arm.
rear wheel arches corroding.
front suspension low. requires pump up.
sump pan heavily damaged
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S177 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S177 SBL, 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 S177 SBL registered?
S177 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is S177 SBL safe to buy?
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