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P276 VFV

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,416 mi
Last recorded64,416 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 VFV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 64,416 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

can not inspect o/s and n/s outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 14 May 2008 60,162 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 60,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 56,081 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S rear wheel arch edge showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 May 2006 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P276 VFV is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P276 VFV, 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 P276 VFV registered?

P276 VFV is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P276 VFV safe to buy?

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