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P296 HOL

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,131 mi
Last recorded35,131 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 HOL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,131 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,172 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,360 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,041 miles

Fog lamp interior unit corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion to all brake pipes under vehicle

vehicle fitted plastic side skirts

Fail 15 Nov 2011 20,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion to all brake pipes under vehicle

vehicle fitted plastic side skirts

Pass 27 Oct 2010 19,782 miles

corrosion to both rear arches

exhaust has slight blow

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe across arm

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,027 miles

both front sub frame mounting bushes slight play

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

plastic side skirts fitted

suspension very low could do with pumping up

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,664 miles

all front sub frame bushes perishing

front to rear brake pipes slighty corrded

fuel pipes slighty corroded

nearside rear brake binding slighty

o/s/r tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to underside

suspension low

Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,207 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 17,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

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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P296 HOL is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P296 HOL, 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 P296 HOL registered?

P296 HOL is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P296 HOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 HOL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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