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P145 HKV

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,481 mi
Last recorded113,481 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 HKV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2011 113,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,146 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hand brake travel.

rear metal brake pipe above rear subframe corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 112,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

hand brake travel.

rear metal brake pipe above rear subframe corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 100,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,077 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 89,007 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

suspension height low

Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 68,714 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 67,025 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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P145 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 66.7%.

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 P145 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.

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P145 HKV is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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