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P598 HHP

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,540 mi
Last recorded93,540 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 HHP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 93,540 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 93,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,232 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake piped corroding

Near side front door handle stiff

Play in parking brake cable advise rear brakes inspected

Pass 5 Jan 2008 81,179 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 80,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,289 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 72,621 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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P598 HHP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P598 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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What year was P598 HHP registered?

P598 HHP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P598 HHP safe to buy?

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