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P240 NDU

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 NDU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 86,286 miles

L/H/Rear wheel arch has surface corrosion. R/H/Rear wheel arch has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2010 77,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2010 77,383 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,115 miles

Surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 63,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,667 miles

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

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

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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P240 NDU is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P240 NDU, 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 P240 NDU registered?

P240 NDU is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P240 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 NDU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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