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P240 HEG

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,869 mi
Last recorded31,869 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 HEG
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 31,869 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 31,834 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,594 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 31,594 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,283 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 29,281 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,697 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 28,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,842 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,674 miles

rear tyres very slight perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,674 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,293 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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P240 HEG is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P240 HEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P240 HEG registered?

P240 HEG is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P240 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 HEG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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