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S204 SBL

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,654 mi
Last recorded77,654 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 SBL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 65,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 58,836 miles

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 18 May 2018 58,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2017 53,087 miles

suspension low

Pass 14 May 2016 46,935 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 46,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 41,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 34,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 28,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,758 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,620 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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S204 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S204 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 S204 SBL registered?

S204 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S204 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 SBL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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