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P890 RAM

1996 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,639 mi
Last recorded31,639 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 RAM
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 31,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,059 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 28,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 28,588 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 27,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 26,597 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 25,931 miles

front sub frame starting to have slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2020 25,931 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front sub frame starting to have slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 25,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 25,061 miles

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2017 24,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,479 miles

baffles broken up in tail box

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,357 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

baffles broken up in middle box tail box

brake fluid reservoir damp

suspension low

Fail 17 Jul 2012 21,803 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

baffles broken up in middle box tail box

brake fluid reservoir damp

suspension low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,318 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,367 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 18,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,048 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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P890 RAM is a 1996 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P890 RAM, 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 P890 RAM registered?

P890 RAM is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P890 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P890 RAM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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