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P481 MRW

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,249 mi
Last recorded67,249 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 MRW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 67,249 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 67,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

suspension high

Pass 31 May 2006 62,045 miles

PARK BRAKE ON MOT LIMIT †REAR EXHAUST CORRODED & SLIGHT LEAK †N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED †COOLANT LOSS FROM EXPANSION TANK

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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P481 MRW is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P481 MRW, 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 P481 MRW registered?

P481 MRW is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P481 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 MRW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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