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P34 WAB

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,093 mi
Last recorded30,093 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 WAB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall has age cracks/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/age cracks

Fail 14 Jan 2016 30,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall has age cracks/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/age cracks

Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 29,516 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,143 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,636 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,103 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,592 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,893 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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P34 WAB is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P34 WAB, 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 P34 WAB registered?

P34 WAB is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P34 WAB safe to buy?

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