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P404 HOK

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

54,376 mi
Last recorded54,376 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 HOK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,376 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,677 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,286 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s rear inner & outer wheel arches getting rusty, repair A.S.A.P.

all indicators getting 'pale'

o/s & n/s front tyres perishing

slight 'lift' in o/s front top swivel

slight play/movement in o/s rear radius arm bearings

Fail 16 Feb 2007 45,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s rear inner & outer wheel arches getting rusty, repair A.S.A.P.

all indicators getting 'pale'

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing

slight 'lift' in o/s front top swivel

slight play/movement in o/s rear radius arm bearings

Fail 24 Feb 2006 40,627 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted, preventing inspection of outer sills

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s rear outer/inner wheel arches getting very rusty,repair A.S.A.P.

o/s & n/s rear tyre sidewalls perishing

o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge

slight play in o/s front upper swivel joint

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,627 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted, preventing inspection of outer sills

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s rear outer/inner wheel arches getting very rusty,repair A.S.A.P.

o/s & n/s rear tyre sidewalls perishing

o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge

slight play in o/s front upper swivel joint

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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P404 HOK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P404 HOK, 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 P404 HOK registered?

P404 HOK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P404 HOK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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