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P301 TPW

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,030 mi
Last recorded50,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 TPW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,030 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 42,624 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 42,624 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,860 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 34,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,188 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 25,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,039 miles

emissions just pased sounds like cat rattling

Pass 16 Jun 2005 23,125 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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P301 TPW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P301 TPW, 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 P301 TPW registered?

P301 TPW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P301 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 TPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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