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P220 VTC

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,531 mi
Last recorded23,531 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 VTC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,531 miles

nearside/offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear cross panel corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 23,531 miles

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

nearside/offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear cross panel corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 23,087 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 22,536 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 21,865 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 21,112 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 21,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 20,344 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 20,344 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,316 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,384 miles

Rear indicators discoloured (bulbes)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,062 miles

sill covers fitted

suspension low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,068 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,303 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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P220 VTC is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P220 VTC, 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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P220 VTC is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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