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P304 XUF

1997 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,239 mi
Last recorded52,239 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 XUF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,239 miles

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

oil leaks from engine and auto box - source not known 2/ front brake discs are rusting , ok time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,445 miles

slight corrosion along nearside and offside innersills

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,393 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on outer sills

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side tyre side wall chipped

rear arches rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,237 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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P304 XUF is a 1997 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P304 XUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P304 XUF registered?

P304 XUF is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P304 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P304 XUF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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