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P209 TFB

1996 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,580 mi
Last recorded39,580 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 TFB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

auxilary drive belt perished

excessisive corrosion outside prescribed area

front crossmember corroded

n/s/f outer brake pad deteriorated

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front cross member excessive corrosion.

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 34,687 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member excessive corrosion.

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,586 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 28,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,067 miles

front cross member excessively corroded.

no rear seats fitted.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 22,067 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front cross member excessively corroded.

no rear seats fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,232 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,226 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 16,224 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,211 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 16,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P209 TFB is a 1996 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P209 TFB, 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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P209 TFB is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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