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P117 KYC

1997 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

122,769 mi
Last recorded122,769 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 KYC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2006 122,769 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 122,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre pressure appears low

sill covers fitted

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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P117 KYC is a 1997 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 P117 KYC, 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 P117 KYC registered?

P117 KYC is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P117 KYC safe to buy?

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