CarVerify

Free Car Check

P258 EOE

1996 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,136 mi
Last recorded25,136 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 EOE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres cracked

both rear wheel arches corroded

plastic trims covering sills limited view

Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,130 miles

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

rust in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,124 miles

Spare tyre defective

neaside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

plastic trims covering sills limited view

Fail 13 Aug 2012 25,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

neaside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside suspension low

plastic trims covering sills limited view

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,284 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside suspension low recommend pump up

plastic trims covering sills limited view

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,225 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread area

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 22,225 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

both rear tyres cracked in tread area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,901 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,778 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 18,778 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rusting around offside rear wheelarch

Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,071 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
Full Rover 114 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P258 EOE 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 76.9%.

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 P258 EOE, 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

How do I check the history of P258 EOE?

You can check the full history of P258 EOE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P258 EOE registered?

P258 EOE is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P258 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 EOE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P258 EOE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P258 EOE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.