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P261 HOM

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,034 mi
Last recorded115,034 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 HOM
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 115,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes front to rear and at the rear are rusty

corrosion to under side of car

rear wheel archs corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2008 115,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake warning light on

corrosion to under side of car

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level on min mark

brake pipes front to rear and at the rear are rusty

nearside front tyre side wall perishing

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear wheel archs corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2007 98,605 miles

floor corroded susspention low

Fail 26 Nov 2007 98,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor corroded susspention low

Pass 6 Dec 2006 83,009 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 83,009 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise fluid below max mark

advise o/s/r flexy hose ferrules rusty

advise rear arches rusty

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise sill covers fitted

advise slight exhaust blow on centre box

Fail 23 Nov 2006 82,653 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to rear wheel arches

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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P261 HOM is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P261 HOM, 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 P261 HOM registered?

P261 HOM is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P261 HOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 HOM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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