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P271 LRW

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,058 mi
Last recorded53,058 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 LRW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,058 miles

rear outer wheel arches corroding

slight lift in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

unable to check outer sills (plastic skirts)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,092 miles

1,front to rear & rear metal brake pipes corroding †2,o/s/r brake binding slightly †3,rear outer wheelarches corroding †4,slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,579 miles

1 all indicators starting to show white light †2 slight play in n/s/r radius arm †3 front suspension low

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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P271 LRW is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 51,120 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 P271 LRW, 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 30 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P271 LRW registered?

P271 LRW is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P271 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 LRW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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