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P581 HHP

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,266 mi
Last recorded51,266 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 HHP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise corrosion to all floor areas

advise corrosion to both rear brake pipes

advise corrosion to both rear brake pipes

advise corrosion to front crossmember

advise corrosion to offside front floor under repair ADVISE REPAIR

advise front brake pads getting low

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,528 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 50,524 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,809 miles

Condition of nearside front tyre outer side wall

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to offside front brake pipe to flexi

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake comparison

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Condition of nearside front tyre outer side wall

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to offside front brake pipe to flexi

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake comparison

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear valance inner panel corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,425 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,425 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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P581 HHP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P581 HHP, 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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P581 HHP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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