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P539 LLU

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,310 mi
Last recorded27,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 LLU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,310 miles

centre exhaust box slight blow

Fail 25 Jul 2015 25,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe corroded and damaged

hydrolastic suspension requires pumping up

Pass 12 Jul 2014 23,435 miles

engine oil level too high

front exhaust pipe damaged and corroded

nearside and offside front and rear floors corroded

nearside and offside outer sills have covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2014 23,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level too high

front exhaust pipe damaged and corroded

nearside and offside front and rear floors corroded

nearside and offside outer sills have covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2013 22,008 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,008 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,057 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 21,057 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,002 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 18,002 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,554 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,115 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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P539 LLU 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 66.7%.

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 P539 LLU, 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 P539 LLU registered?

P539 LLU is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P539 LLU safe to buy?

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