MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
brake fluid dirty
chip in offside front headlight
slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front suspension low
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
offside front tyre waring on inside edge
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S42 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S42 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 S42 SBL registered?
S42 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is S42 SBL safe to buy?
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