MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel filler neck corroded
handbrake cables corroded & free play at lever
n/s wiper blade loose fit
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel filler neck corroded
handbrake cables corroded & free play at lever
n/s wiper blade loose fit
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear wheel arches corroded
both rear wheel arches corroded † †slack in handbrake † †handbrake cables corroded
both rear wheel arches corroded
fuel filler neck corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheel arches corroded
fuel filler neck corroded
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P542 CVP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red 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 P542 CVP, 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 P542 CVP registered?
P542 CVP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 23 September 1996.
Is P542 CVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P542 CVP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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