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P229 TFB

1996 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,668 mi
Last recorded38,668 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 TFB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,668 miles

front number plate starting to fade

n/s/f top ball joint starting to develop play

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,758 miles

corrosion :- both rear wheelarches, offside centre floorpan, nearside front floorpan

offside suspension low

slight binding offside parking brake

unable to see outer sills as sill covers are fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre 2.5 - 3mm in places

offside headlamp pattern poor

offside rear brake binding slightly

unable to fully asses side sills due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,533 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 2mm.

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 27,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

corrosion developing o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches and floor pans

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,281 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 25,281 miles

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,281 miles

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 TFB is a 1996 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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What year was P229 TFB registered?

P229 TFB is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P229 TFB safe to buy?

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