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H24 CCE

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,285 mi
Last recorded31,285 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 CCE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 31,285 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 29,666 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 29,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Several holes in inner sill and floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch has hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Several holes in outer sill (door shut) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Several holes in rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 Apr 2022 28,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,446 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 28,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 27,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight drag O/side rear brake

Surface corrosion on inner rear sills

Pass 25 Jul 2018 26,888 miles

offside front tyre worn near legal limit.

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight perishing.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 26,878 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch area. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight perishing.

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit and under inflated.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,652 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,409 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 24,404 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,690 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 23,686 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,721 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,515 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,995 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 19,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre shows signs of starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,277 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion in vehicle structure

Pass 31 Jul 2010 16,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre underinflated

Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,353 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 14,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2008 12,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 9,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,603 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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H24 CCE is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 51,120 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 H24 CCE, 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 30 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H24 CCE registered?

H24 CCE is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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