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P283 DUX

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,606 mi
Last recorded80,606 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 DUX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 77,322 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 66,580 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusting.No sharp edges exposed

Pass 17 May 2007 65,844 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 17 May 2007 65,844 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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P283 DUX is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P283 DUX, 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 P283 DUX registered?

P283 DUX is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P283 DUX safe to buy?

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