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P331 BER

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,520 mi
Last recorded44,520 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 BER
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,520 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 44,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,286 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,651 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 39,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P331 BER is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P331 BER, 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 P331 BER?

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What year was P331 BER registered?

P331 BER is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P331 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 BER shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P331 BER have outstanding finance?

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