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J3 EJW

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,330 mi
Last recorded28,330 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 EJW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 28,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,918 miles

Front and rear sub-frames corroded but not weakend.

Surface corrosion covering most of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,127 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,931 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,756 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J3 EJW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J3 EJW, 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 J3 EJW registered?

J3 EJW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is J3 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 EJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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