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P278 XUF

1997 Rover 114

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,870 mi
Last recorded50,870 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 XUF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,870 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 50,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check nearside outter sill as sideskirt fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,555 miles

both wiper blades split

slight play off-side rear radious arm bearings.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 38,555 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades split

slight play off-side rear radious arm bearings.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 303,365 miles

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

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

o/s suspension low

Fail 11 Sep 2007 303,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s suspension low

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,692 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 28,692 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

both rear + n/s/f tyres close to legal limit

Pass 3 Aug 2005 26,882 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 26,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension needs pumping up

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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P278 XUF is a 1997 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P278 XUF, 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 P278 XUF registered?

P278 XUF is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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