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P369 LON

1997 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

125,836 mi
Last recorded125,836 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 LON
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,836 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,836 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,852 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 123,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected very bouncy !!! (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected offside lower than nearside (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Nov 2018 121,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 121,228 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,736 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 118,735 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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 116,271 miles

boot floor is corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2016 116,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive CO% 0.65 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot floor is corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,126 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 111,124 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,680 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 105,677 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,543 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 101,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 97,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 90,718 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor pan corroded

rear suspension bellows slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,640 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 83,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,617 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 74,617 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,943 miles

Oil leak

rear panel corroded

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of the outer sills

Fail 8 Dec 2008 67,940 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear panel corroded

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of the outer sills

Fail 17 Nov 2008 67,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion off side front floor outside the perscribed areas

rear panel corroded

sill covers fitted ,sill not checked for corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,008 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 50,222 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 42,767 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 42,764 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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P369 LON is a 1997 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 P369 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.

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P369 LON is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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