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P389 JYD

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,472 mi
Last recorded56,472 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 JYD
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 56,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 56,390 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 56,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 55,922 miles

All brake hose ferrules & pipe sections corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both inner sills corroded in places

Brake efficiency only just met

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust downpipe damaged

Fuel tank seam corroded

Hydrolastic suspension level low and pipes corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Rear brake backplates corroded

Rear lower valance holed & corroded

Rear subframe corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 55,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIddle & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake hose ferrules & pipe sections corroded

Both inner sills corroded in places

Brake efficiency only just met

Front Exhaust downpipe damaged

Fuel tank seam corroded

Hydrolastic suspension level low and pipes corroded

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Rear brake backplates corroded

Rear lower valance holed & corroded

Rear subframe corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,875 miles

Brake servo corroded

engine oil leaks evident

front brake hose pipe sections rusty

front jacking point areas rusty

o/s/f outer sill patch on step rusty

rear exhaust rubber perished/cracked

rear floorpan/sill edges corroded

rear tyres perishing/wearing on edges

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,772 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Brake servo rusty

Hydrolastic pipes corroded

centre silencer starting to leak

corrosion spot on o/s outer sill/door dtep

inner silles corroded at rear

n/s/f jacking point area rusty around previous repair

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

rear brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

rear lower valance rusted through

sidewalls on n/s/f & o/s/r tyres

surface rust on front brake pipes

Fail 12 Jul 2017 55,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Brake servo rusty

Hydrolastic pipes corroded

centre silencer starting to leak

corrosion spot on o/s outer sill/door dtep

inner silles corroded at rear

n/s/f jacking point area rusty around previous repair

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

rear brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

rear lower valance rusted through

sidewalls on n/s/f & o/s/r tyres

surface rust on front brake pipes

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

nearside handbrake cable resting on exhaust

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,721 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 555,721 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 55,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,520 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,399 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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P389 JYD is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P389 JYD, 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 P389 JYD registered?

P389 JYD is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P389 JYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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