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P541 HOB

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,099 mi
Last recorded53,099 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 HOB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 49,232 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 47,594 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2007 47,594 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise exhaust downpipe has slight leak at downpipe flange.

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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P541 HOB is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P541 HOB, 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 P541 HOB registered?

P541 HOB is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P541 HOB safe to buy?

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