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P361 LON

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,925 mi
Last recorded69,925 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 LON
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 69,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 9 May 2022 69,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,568 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,567 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,291 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,602 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,974 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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P361 LON is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P361 LON, 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 P361 LON registered?

P361 LON is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P361 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P361 LON shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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