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P143 HKV

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,758 mi
Last recorded67,758 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 HKV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,758 miles

Coolant leak

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2009 67,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,797 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,797 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,753 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 52,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2005 47,300 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 47,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level dip-stick broken, unable to check oil level.

rear fluid suspension has reduced damping effect.

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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P143 HKV is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P143 HKV, 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

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What year was P143 HKV registered?

P143 HKV is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P143 HKV safe to buy?

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