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P229 FEP

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,056 mi
Last recorded57,056 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 FEP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,056 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

FRONT AND REAR FLOOR HAS BEEN PLATED AND WELDED FROM INSIDE UNABLE TO INSPECT WELD DUE TO INTERIOR RE-FITTED

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH EXHAUST PASTE

NEAR SIDE MIDDLE FLOOR RUSTING

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER WHEELARCH RUSTING

PLAY IN BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BEARINGS

REAR SUSPENSION WORN/WEAK

UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILLS DUE TO COVERS FITTED

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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P229 FEP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P229 FEP, 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 P229 FEP registered?

P229 FEP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P229 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 FEP shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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