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P653 GSN

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

45,681 mi
Last recorded45,681 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 GSN
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2012 45,681 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 45,670 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,481 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 38,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,991 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,988 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,618 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

spare wheel carrier corroded (not considered excessive)

temporary repair made to exhaust front pipe

Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

spare wheel carrier corroded (not considered excessive)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 28,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 26,285 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 26,285 miles

Centre Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P653 GSN is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P653 GSN, 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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P653 GSN is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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