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P293 PBJ

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,202 mi
Last recorded23,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 PBJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 23,202 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 23,157 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 22,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 22,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 22,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 22,545 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre close to limits

slight blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 24 Nov 2017 22,477 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front & centre exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 22,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,369 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 22,369 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,015 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded.

offside and nearside front tyres perished.

Pass 12 May 2008 22,012 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 22,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,992 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 19,637 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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P293 PBJ is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P293 PBJ, 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 P293 PBJ registered?

P293 PBJ is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P293 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 PBJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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