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P588 GRD

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,192 mi
Last recorded34,192 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 GRD
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,192 miles

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

some corroison on front subframe

Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,518 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

damage to exhaust front pipe

plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Dec 2013 32,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

damage to exhaust front pipe

plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,197 miles

sill trim covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 18 Dec 2012 31,197 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn with damage and perished sidewall

sill trim covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 30 Dec 2011 30,872 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 30,851 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on offside rear outer wheel arch

damage to front exhaust pipe

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,537 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 30,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,748 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,975 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 26,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 20,036 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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P588 GRD is a 1996 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P588 GRD, 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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P588 GRD is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P588 GRD safe to buy?

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