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P140 NDU

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,674 mi
Last recorded92,674 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 NDU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 92,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

front number plate damaged

possible fault on rear suspension

rear seat belts not tested due to childseat being fitted

suspension uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2008 85,770 miles

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

front number plate damaged

rear suspension soft

slight wear in o/s/r trailing arm

Fail 11 Mar 2008 85,770 miles

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

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

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

front number plate damaged

rear suspension soft

slight wear in o/s/r trailing arm

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,322 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 82,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 73,816 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 73,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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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P140 NDU is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P140 NDU, 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 P140 NDU registered?

P140 NDU is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P140 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 NDU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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