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P305 HVP

1997 Rover 114

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,135 mi
Last recorded30,135 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 HVP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 30,135 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 22 May 2009 22,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,107 miles

All indictaors are slightly discoloured

Front suspension mountings slightly worn

Horn starting to deteriate

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust is slightly noisey

front number plate starting to deteriate

nearside front floor/jacking point has slight corrosion

nearside rear wheel has slight distortion

Fail 7 May 2008 21,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear subframe mountings have slight wear

exhaust slightly noisey

nearside rear wheel has slight distortion

Pass 7 Apr 2007 20,001 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 19,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion to N S F Floor pan

N S R Seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Oil filter badly leaking oil

Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,556 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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P305 HVP is a 1997 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P305 HVP, 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 P305 HVP registered?

P305 HVP is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P305 HVP safe to buy?

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