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P394 UWP

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,825 mi
Last recorded38,825 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 UWP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,477 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,495 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 37,494 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,698 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 36,690 miles

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,989 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise front suspsion low

advise off side rear wheel arch corrosion

advise rear bumper damage

Fail 23 Feb 2011 35,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise front suspsion low

advise off side rear wheel arch corrosion

advise rear bumper damage

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,326 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 34,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut on n/s/f tyre

two rear tyres cracking on s/wall

Fail 25 Feb 2008 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut on n/s/f tyre

two rear tyres cracking on s/wall

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2006 31,494 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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P394 UWP is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P394 UWP, 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 P394 UWP registered?

P394 UWP is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P394 UWP safe to buy?

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