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P549 ORL

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

16,247 mi
Last recorded16,247 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 ORL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 16,247 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 16,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 16,241 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 16,239 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 16,238 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 16,238 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 16,234 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 155/65-16 73t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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P549 ORL is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P549 ORL, 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 P549 ORL registered?

P549 ORL is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P549 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P549 ORL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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