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P492 RHY

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,845 mi
Last recorded29,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 RHY
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 29,845 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Floor excessively deteriorated all floor areas around all jacking points. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting broken. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both wheel arches corroded.

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing proper inspection of vehicle. Would recommend removal due to current condition of vehicle.

Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,521 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 25,327 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,992 miles

All four tyres perishing on sidewall

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 21,990 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back pannel behind rear o/s/r wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing middle rear (7.1.2 (a))

All four tyres perishing on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 20,615 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 20,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,982 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 15,982 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 11,789 miles

n/s sill slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 11,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 11,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,192 miles

front tyres side walls poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,096 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 11,082 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 10,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,747 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P492 RHY is a 1996 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P492 RHY, 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 P492 RHY registered?

P492 RHY is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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