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P253 UNW

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,714 mi
Last recorded64,714 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 UNW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,714 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 61,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 61,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 58,213 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 51,459 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 51,459 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 48,491 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 16 May 2011 48,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

car just went over 10 days for parsitial retest did not need as much time to test car

sills floor chassi very dry advise wax oil

Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 39,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,488 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,090 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 32,090 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2006 18,029 miles

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

Oil leak

front of engine

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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P253 UNW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P253 UNW, 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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What year was P253 UNW registered?

P253 UNW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P253 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 UNW shows 15 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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