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P779 OWU

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,908 mi
Last recorded44,908 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 OWU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 44,908 miles

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded.

Oil leak

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

Slight damage to lower front cross member

Suspension on o/s low.

Fail 30 Jan 2010 44,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded.

Oil leak

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

Slight damage to lower front cross member

Suspension on o/s low.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside suspention low

Fail 25 Nov 2008 34,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside suspention low

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 34,152 miles

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

requires suspension pump up (suspension low)

some corrosion to spare wheel well

unable to inspect outer sills due to side skirts

Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,004 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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P779 OWU is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P779 OWU, 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 P779 OWU registered?

P779 OWU is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P779 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 OWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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