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P738 PGC

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,311 mi
Last recorded33,311 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 PGC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,311 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,311 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,768 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,104 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,344 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 17,337 miles

near side rear handbrake lever slightly siezed

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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P738 PGC is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P738 PGC, 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 P738 PGC registered?

P738 PGC is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P738 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P738 PGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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