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H7 RLG

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,818 mi
Last recorded35,818 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 RLG
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 35,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,816 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,770 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,174 miles

Suspension Height Looks Low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,621 miles

Handbrake locks but tends to grab.

Some play in rear subframe/radius arm mounting and corrosion to nearside bracket.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,986 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 33,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,164 miles

Hydrolastic suspension low and may require resetting.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 31,159 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,254 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,556 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting to Crack

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,611 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 24,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 22,566 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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H7 RLG is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H7 RLG, 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 H7 RLG registered?

H7 RLG is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is H7 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 RLG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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