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P390 POT

1997 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,321 mi
Last recorded78,321 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 POT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 78,321 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 78,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 74,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 71,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 71,128 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,732 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,141 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,817 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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P390 POT is a 1997 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 POT, 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 P390 POT registered?

P390 POT is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P390 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 POT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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