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P497 ASA

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 ASA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 91,357 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,137 miles

Nearside no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,137 miles

Nearside no rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 57,919 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body insecure Wing/Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

vehicle has surface corrosion/outersills

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,081 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 54,047 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind cover (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,311 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 42,305 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,654 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,993 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 25,993 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,560 miles

BAFFLES LOOSE AT INSIDE OF EXHAUST CENTRE BOX.

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST TAILBOX.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE CAMBOX COVER.

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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P497 ASA is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P497 ASA, 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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P497 ASA is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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