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FJZ 9997

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

33,557 mi
Last recorded33,557 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 9997
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,557 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak.

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Fuel filler pipe rusty.

Hand control vacuum pipes poor/splitting.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 33,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front door step (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Auto gearbox oil leak.

Both front wiper blades split.

ECU vacuum pipe split.

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Fuel filler pipe rusty.

Hand control vacuum pipes poor/splitting.

N/S/R handbrake pivot stiff.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 33,198 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded times 2 front to rear brake pipe corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Nearside Front inner sill several heavy rust blisters and corrosion

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front headlamp condensation

Offside Front wiper panel corroded by wiper spindle

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust pipe rear corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 33,198 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front headlamp condensation

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded times 2 front to rear brake pipe corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Nearside Front inner sill several heavy rust blisters and corrosion

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wiper panel corroded by wiper spindle

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust pipe rear corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside headlamp condensation

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp condensation

corrosion started in nsf door shut

deterioration ns sill

deterioration previous repairs ns sill

Fail 5 Nov 2015 32,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside headlamp condensation

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp condensation

corrosion started in nsf door shut

deterioration ns sill

deterioration previous repairs ns sill

Pass 13 Nov 2014 32,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

addition hand control vac pipe cracking/splits

fuel filler pipes corroded

full inspection of sill corrosion nearside rear prevented by sill trim

full inspection of sill corrosion offside rear prevented by sill trim

headlamp aim uneven reflective of suspension heights

nearside suspension appears low

offside suspension appears low

underseal preventing full inspection of previous repairs

Fail 4 Nov 2014 32,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

addition hand control vac pipe cracking/splits

fuel filler pipes corroded

full inspection of sill corrosion nearside rear prevented by sill trim

full inspection of sill corrosion offside rear prevented by sill trim

headlamp aim uneven reflective of suspension heights

nearside suspension appears low

offside suspension appears low

underseal preventing full inspection of previous repairs

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,086 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 29,652 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,156 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 25,156 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,706 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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FJZ 9997 is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJZ 9997, 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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FJZ 9997 is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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