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S51 SBL

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,203 mi
Last recorded28,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 SBL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 28,203 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 28,203 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,609 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,069 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

all metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 13 Dec 2010 19,069 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all metal brake pipes corroded

all metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,658 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroding

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Dec 2009 18,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroding

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,270 miles

sill covers fitted

front subframe corroding

nearside front tyre on 2mm

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2008 18,270 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

both rear wheel arches corroded

front subframe corroding

nearside front tyre on 2mm

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,918 miles

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,469 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 16,799 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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S51 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S51 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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S51 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S51 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 SBL shows 12 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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