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S59 SBL

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,945 mi
Last recorded60,945 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 SBL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 60,945 miles

brake pipes been greased cant inspect properly

windscreen has slight crack in it

Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear and two front brake pipes are greased

Pass 28 Oct 2005 53,636 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 53,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S59 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S59 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S59 SBL registered?

S59 SBL is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S59 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 SBL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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