MOT Status
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39,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
both front lower arms getting rusty
front subframe getting rusty
both front bottom arms rusty
both front brake hoses ends getting rusty
front subframe getting rusty
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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