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P386 MLW

1997 Rover 114

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,076 mi
Last recorded55,076 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 MLW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 55,076 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 55,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,959 miles

Nearside Front floor has been previously welded from inside vehicle

all welding repairs from inside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jun 2018 54,958 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor has been previously welded from inside vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,656 miles

Nearside and offside floor corroded but seems to have been repaired from inside

Over sills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 54,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside and offside floor corroded but seems to have been repaired from inside

Over sills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,213 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

back panel corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,760 miles

rear panel corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,221 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear panel corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 53,219 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear panel corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,627 miles

n/s/r floor corroding

rear panel corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,047 miles

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

both inner sills corroding

extensive welding repairs carried out to floor and jacking points

fuel filler neck corroding

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

o/s wiperblade split

only 50% of n/s washer jet working

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear chasis corroded but not within 30cm of suspension

slight pulseing on rear sidelights

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,385 miles

lower rear inner panel corroded & adjacent corners

plastic covers on sills

several welded areas underside

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,385 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

lower rear inner panel corroded & adjacent corners

plastic covers on sills

several welded areas underside

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,636 miles

rear panel corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2010 50,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front suspension low

rear panel corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,906 miles

front suspension low

plastic covers on sills cannot test these

Fail 8 Jun 2009 49,906 miles

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

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

front suspension low

plastic covers on sills cannot test these

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,088 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

has had extensive floor repairs

rear lower inner panel corr

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,650 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 47,634 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,395 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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P386 MLW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P386 MLW, 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 P386 MLW registered?

P386 MLW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P386 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 MLW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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