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P491 FOA

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,856 mi
Last recorded46,856 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 FOA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 46,856 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,520 miles

Both rear tyres are just starting to crack.

Catalytic converter is getting weak.

General under body corrosion. Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

R/H rear wheel arch heavily corroded. Will soon require repair.

Very slight play in l/h front steering/suspension?

Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,520 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are just starting to crack.

Catalytic converter is getting weak.

General under body corrosion. Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

R/H rear wheel arch heavily corroded. Will soon require repair.

Very slight play in l/h front steering/suspension?

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,895 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 35,207 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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P491 FOA is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P491 FOA, 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

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What year was P491 FOA registered?

P491 FOA is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P491 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 FOA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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