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P716 FOE

1996 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 FOE
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,027 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 75,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,029 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 73,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,994 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 68,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,291 miles

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

both rear tyres have slightly perished sidewalls

low effort on n/s/r service brake and parking brake

Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,291 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slightly perished sidewalls

low effort on n/s/r service brake and parking brake

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,592 miles

nearside front inner sill to floor starting to corrode adjacent jacking point

Fail 26 Sep 2008 67,592 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)

nearside front inner sill to floor starting to corrode adjacent jacking point

Pass 29 Sep 2007 66,467 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 66,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,285 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,374 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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P716 FOE is a 1996 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P716 FOE, 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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P716 FOE is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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