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R657 ABK

1999 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,012 mi
Last recorded108,012 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1999 Rover 11437,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 ABK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 108,012 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 108,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2005 105,810 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 105,810 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R657 ABK is a 1999 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 37,072 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 R657 ABK, 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 27 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R657 ABK registered?

R657 ABK is a 1999 Rover 114, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is R657 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 ABK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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