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P478 LON

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,060 mi
Last recorded35,060 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 LON
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 35,060 miles

vehicle underbody covered with heavily sealant

Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,333 miles

Both sides outer sills and rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2021 33,839 miles

both sides front to rear brake pipes covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear outer sills covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear outer wings covered with heavily sealant

vehicle underbody covered with underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 32,433 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 32,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 31,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,731 miles

Front exhaust flexible coupling is deteriorated > secue and no leak at present <

Pass 19 May 2012 27,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 26,137 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 24,880 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 23,641 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,349 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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P478 LON is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P478 LON, 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 P478 LON registered?

P478 LON is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P478 LON safe to buy?

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