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P181 NDU

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,128 mi
Last recorded73,128 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 NDU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n-s centre floor starting to corror

n-s front floor starting to corror

o-s-r suspention high

o-s-r wheel arch repaired with tape

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2009 73,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

near side centre floor atarting to corror

near side front floor starting to corror

Pass 1 May 2008 73,103 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 73,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 69,882 miles

advisorys are as shown on test no 68474487157

Fail 3 Jul 2007 69,882 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perishing

f/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

handbrake operating arms starting to seize

o/s floor to sill corroding

r/n/s cross member corroding

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & f/o/s

r/o/s brake pipe to brake hose corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2006 66,787 miles

both handbrake levers starting to seize

both rear tyres perishing

both rear wheel archs corroding

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

front pads close to limit

n/s & o/s floors to sills corroding

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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P181 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 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 P181 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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P181 NDU is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P181 NDU safe to buy?

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