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P472 XFX

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,774 mi
Last recorded35,774 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 XFX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,774 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 35,774 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,246 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch getting rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2015 21,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspenion low

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspenion low

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,271 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 17,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,483 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake hose has a slight twist in it

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light unit cracked.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 15,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light unit cracked.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,987 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 14,987 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,113 miles

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

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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P472 XFX is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P472 XFX, 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 P472 XFX registered?

P472 XFX is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P472 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 XFX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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