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P171 YTT

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,539 mi
Last recorded51,539 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 YTT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,539 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

poly v belt perished

Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,539 miles

poly v belt perished

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,003 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 48,998 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F AND N/S/R FLUID SUSPENSION UNITS DEFLATED ADVISE NOT TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

service brake your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. it would appear that the breaking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 46,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front suspension slightly low n/s o/s

Pass 20 Oct 2005 43,672 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

suspension low,both sides

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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P171 YTT 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 57.1%.

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 P171 YTT, 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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P171 YTT is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P171 YTT safe to buy?

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