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P256 OAG

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,129 mi
Last recorded59,129 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 OAG
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,129 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 48,357 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,357 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 36,946 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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P256 OAG is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P256 OAG, 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 P256 OAG registered?

P256 OAG is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P256 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 OAG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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