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P286 RGN

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,649 mi
Last recorded45,649 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 RGN
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 45,649 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 44,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,942 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,402 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,719 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,641 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 40,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front seatbelt snagged

Pass 24 May 2006 39,889 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 38,942 miles

offside rear wheel arch lip corroded

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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P286 RGN is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P286 RGN, 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 P286 RGN registered?

P286 RGN is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P286 RGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 RGN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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