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P286 NDU

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,622 mi
Last recorded61,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 NDU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

nearside & offside floor to sills starting to rust

slight play in nearside rear radious arm bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,989 miles

both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges

both rear radius arms have some play

Fail 25 Sep 2014 58,988 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges

both rear radius arms have some play

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,790 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 84,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,695 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,406 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,984 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 53,984 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,288 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,005 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 53,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 51,762 miles

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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P286 NDU is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P286 NDU, 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 P286 NDU registered?

P286 NDU is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P286 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 NDU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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