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P781 HOB

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,941 mi
Last recorded81,941 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 HOB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,941 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,480 miles

offside rear wheelarch in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2011 77,480 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear wheelarch in poor condition

suspension low

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,560 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 68,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,725 miles

poss leak from water pump

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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P781 HOB is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P781 HOB, 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 P781 HOB registered?

P781 HOB is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P781 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 HOB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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