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P126 BVE

1996 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,281 mi
Last recorded71,281 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 BVE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,281 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear of vehicle corroded above subframe

rear of vehicle very corroded out side of prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear of vehicle corroded above subframe

Rear of vehicle very corroded out side of prescribed areas.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,505 miles

nearside rear wheel arch has been repaired with tape

slight surface corroision to suspension components

slight surface corrosion to inner sill areas

Fail 14 Oct 2011 69,505 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch has been repaired with tape

slight surface corroision to suspension components

slight surface corrosion to inner sill areas

Fail 7 Jul 2010 69,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,481 miles

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 3 Jun 2010 69,481 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear outer wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,444 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,235 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SIDE WALLS PERISHED ESPECIALLY O/S/REAR

RADIATOR CORE DETERIOATED

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,356 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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P126 BVE is a 1996 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P126 BVE, 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 P126 BVE registered?

P126 BVE is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P126 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 BVE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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