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P624 JFS

1996 Rover 114

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,020 mi
Last recorded31,020 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 JFS
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

VEHICLE OVERHEATING

both rear suspension pipes corroded

both rear wheel arches

offside front wiper blade torn

oil leak at gearbox

vehicle sustained front end damage

Fail 15 Dec 2008 31,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

VEHICLE OVERHEATING

both rear suspension pipes corroded

both rear wheel arches

offside front wiper blade torn

oil leak at gearbox

vehicle sustained front end damage

Pass 29 Dec 2007 28,440 miles

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

only half of fan belt remaining

suspension lying down at offside

Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,473 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 25,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension slightly low

Pass 22 Dec 2005 22,811 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 22,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P624 JFS is a 1996 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P624 JFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P624 JFS registered?

P624 JFS is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P624 JFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P624 JFS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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