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XDZ 9754

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,058 mi
Last recorded40,058 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 9754
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,058 miles

battery insecure

noise in reverse,further investigation reuired

slight corrosion number plate light area

slight corrosion petrol flap area

slight play osf upper suspension area

Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery insecure

noise in reverse,further investigation reuired

slight corrosion number plate light area

slight corrosion petrol flap area

slight play osf upper suspension area

Pass 2 May 2008 38,552 miles

battery and drivers seat insecure

osf tyre in poor condition

radiator in poor condition

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 May 2008 38,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery and drivers seat insecure

osf tyre in poor condition

radiator in poor condition

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 May 2007 38,025 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 38,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s front tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,139 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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XDZ 9754 is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XDZ 9754, 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

How do I check the history of XDZ 9754?

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What year was XDZ 9754 registered?

XDZ 9754 is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is XDZ 9754 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDZ 9754 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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