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P290 UKX

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,943 mi
Last recorded31,943 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 UKX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,943 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,262 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,633 miles

Vehicle trim height getting low

Fail 5 Apr 2007 25,632 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Vehicle trim height is getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,278 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 24,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

please note that footbrake effort just meets pass criteria for M.O.T.

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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P290 UKX is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P290 UKX, 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 P290 UKX registered?

P290 UKX is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P290 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 UKX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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