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P612 GRX

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 GRX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,772 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s floor

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

air leak

floors corroding

rear inner wheelarches heavily corroded

rear subframe mounts deteriorating

rear tyres worn and offside rear splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,154 miles

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

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

both rear arches corroded

both rear inner wings corroded

corrosion both inner and outer sills

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front panel

rear lower panel holed and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,261 miles

corrosion to floors sills and chassis front and rear panels and suspension componants

nearside hand brake lever stiff

Fail 20 Sep 2010 73,254 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to floors sills and chassis front and rear panels and suspension componants

nearside hand brake lever stiff

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,518 miles

both outer sills corroded

floors and sills welded and undersealed

nearside rear tyre perished and getting close to limits

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,628 miles

both outer sills corroded

front cross panel corroded

front floors corroded

inner sills corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,160 miles

front cross panel corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear cross panel corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 61,772 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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P612 GRX is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P612 GRX, 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 P612 GRX registered?

P612 GRX is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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