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P390 DUD

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,751 mi
Last recorded97,751 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 DUD
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,751 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 97,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Nov 2022 97,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,651 miles

Nearside and offside floor to sills rusting

Rear brakes just passed may need adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,822 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill to floor rusting

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,510 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose downpipe touching the floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose downpipe touching the floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking pass outer small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded /weak

Rear advise hydro suspension system to be serviced

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear hydro elastic suspension units showing slight oil mist around pivot points both sides.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,879 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

not able to check sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,692 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,638 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,347 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 75,297 miles

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 74,816 miles

Front exhaust damaged by impact

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,816 miles

Front exhaust damaged by impact

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,096 miles

N/S Headlamp cracked .

N/S/R tyre side wall purished

Pass 20 Mar 2010 73,271 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 73,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,360 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2008 71,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 68,271 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 68,271 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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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P390 DUD is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P390 DUD, 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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P390 DUD is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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