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P348 UWP

1997 Rover 115

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,094 mi
Last recorded77,094 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 UWP
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,094 miles

both sides floor to sills starting to rust

brake pads not checked

rear wiper blade split

sills not checked due to sill covers

Fail 7 Apr 2009 77,094 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both sides floor to sills starting to rust

brake pads not checked

rear wiper blade split

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,045 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

rear wiper blade split

unable to visually check outer sills - plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2008 72,012 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil leak(s) on engine

rear wiper blade split

unable to visually check outer sills - plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2007 65,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

unable to check outer sills

Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,663 miles

unable to check outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,949 miles

both top ball joints slight play

nearside front wheelbearing slight play

offside boot floor corroding, not holed

sills not checked covered

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

Fail 19 Apr 2006 59,901 miles

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

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

1.Rear indicators starting to show white light †2.Slight play in both front top ball joints †3.Slight noise in n/s/f wheel bearing †4.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers †5.o/s boot floor corroding †6.Slight play in n/s radius arm

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
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P348 UWP is a 1997 Rover 115 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 67,130 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 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P348 UWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P348 UWP registered?

P348 UWP is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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