MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P231 VGN 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 P231 VGN, 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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How do I check the history of P231 VGN?
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What year was P231 VGN registered?
P231 VGN is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 24 March 1997.
Is P231 VGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P231 VGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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