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P474 NLK

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,208 mi
Last recorded39,208 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 NLK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 39,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting behind front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting behind front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / floor / inner wheelarches corroded / holed, not prescribed area or excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear underside of vehicle heavily coated in under-seal obscuring some components

exhaust system slightly corroded

steering / suspension / brake components have heavy surface corrosion

underbody corrosion is evident

Fail 1 Nov 2025 39,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting behind front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting behind front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / floor / inner wheelarches corroded / holed, not prescribed area or excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear underside of vehicle heavily coated in under-seal obscuring some components

exhaust system slightly corroded

steering / suspension / brake components have heavy surface corrosion

underbody corrosion is evident

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front suspension displacer unit corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front suspension displacer unit corroded

Rear Lower valance panel corroded/holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear seats/seat belts/carpets missing at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2024 38,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front suspension displacer unit corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front suspension displacer unit corroded

Rear Lower valance panel corroded/holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear seats/seat belts/carpets missing at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2023 38,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust slightly noisy

general corrosion to front sub-frame/suspension components

rear seat belts missing at time of test

rear seats/carpets missing at time of test

rear valance corroded/holed

Fail 13 Mar 2023 38,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front floor pan corroded/holed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear valance/boot floor

exhaust system slightly corroded/noisy

general corrosion to front suspension components/brakes

plastic sill covers fitted making full inspection difficult

revering lamps not working

Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering / suspension / brake components are corroded, not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to outer sill panels, making inspection difficult

reverse lamp not working

Fail 6 Jan 2022 38,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering / suspension / brake components are corroded, not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to outer sill panels, making inspection difficult

reverse lamp not working

Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to front suspension/sub-frame/suspension units

reversing lamps not working

Fail 15 Jan 2021 38,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to front suspension/sub-frame/suspension units

reversing lamps not working

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,096 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front lower arms getting rusty

front subframe getting rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,093 miles

both front bottom arms rusty

both front brake hoses ends getting rusty

front subframe getting rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 37,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,093 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,270 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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P474 NLK is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P474 NLK, 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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P474 NLK is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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