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P281 HVP

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,839 mi
Last recorded57,839 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 HVP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 57,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 55,989 miles

rear arches rusting .front brake pads low .lift in both front top muonts .

Fail 7 May 2011 55,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear arches rusting .front brake pads low .lift in both front top muonts .

Pass 8 May 2010 49,754 miles

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

offside and nearside rear wheel arches starting to corrode

plastic over sills fitted to bothsides

Fail 8 May 2010 49,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches starting to corrode

plastic over sills fitted to bothsides

Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,304 miles

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

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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P281 HVP is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P281 HVP, 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 P281 HVP registered?

P281 HVP is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P281 HVP safe to buy?

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