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P124 HKV

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,367 mi
Last recorded56,367 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 HKV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2009 56,367 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear wheel-arches crroded, but without sharp edges, needs attention

front and rear suspension has reduced damping effect , needs attention

n/s/r tyre has chunk missing from outer wall, but not to canvas, needs replacing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 56,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear wheel-arches crroded, but without sharp edges, needs attention

front and rear suspension has reduced damping effect , needs attention

n/s/r tyre has chunk missing from outer wall, but not to canvas, needs replacing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,120 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 52,120 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,033 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 48,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension height possibly lower than required , needs attention

Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,678 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 43,678 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P124 HKV is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P124 HKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P124 HKV registered?

P124 HKV is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P124 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 HKV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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