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P456 BJE

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

34,913 mi
Last recorded34,913 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 BJE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,548 miles

radiator core poor wheel rims kerbed petrol filler neck rusty steel coolant pipe above rusty corosion o/s/r wheel arch body damage oil leaks front bumper misplaced

Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,191 miles

wheel rims kerbed †steel coolant pipe above rad very rusty †o/s/r wheel arch lip pertential sharp edge †various under body surface corrosion various welded patches †petrol filler neck rusty †top hose starting to leak †headlamp on max height

Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,151 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,978 miles

rear wiper blade split †wheel rims kerbed †only one sreen washer jet working each side †steel coolant pipe above rad rusty †corrosion o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches protential sharp edge †under body corrosion †bumpers damaged †fuel filler neck rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,950 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 29,509 miles

o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches been filled †under body surface corrosion †surface corrosion front centre exhaust sections †front and rear bumpers misplaced †radiator core poor †wheel rims kerbed †petrol filler neck rusty †

Fail 31 Aug 2005 29,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P456 BJE is a 1996 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P456 BJE, 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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P456 BJE is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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