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P599 GRD

1996 Rover 114

Purple Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,856 mi
Last recorded122,856 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 GRD
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 122,856 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 118,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp lose (6.1.2 (a))

fog lamp switch sometimes sticks

Fail 7 Oct 2024 118,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside suspension low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp lose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2011 118,657 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corroison to nearside rear inner wheel arch/ inner sill

corrosion and repair to nearside front floor

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside centre/ rear inner sill

corrosion to rear valance

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 3 Nov 2011 118,651 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corroison to nearside rear inner wheel arch/ inner sill

corrosion and repair to nearside front floor

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside centre/ rear inner sill

corrosion to rear valance

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 14 Oct 2010 117,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slight perishing

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

general corrosion to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

rear crossmember has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to front subframe

Fail 2 Sep 2008 35,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres slight perishing

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

general corrosion to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

rear crossmember has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,349 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre is badly perished in walls

Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,349 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre is badly perished in walls

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,112 miles

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

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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P599 GRD is a 1996 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P599 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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What year was P599 GRD registered?

P599 GRD is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P599 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 GRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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