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P899 HOB

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,707 mi
Last recorded26,707 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 HOB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 26,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 26,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 26,444 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 26,081 miles

auxiliary drivebelt perished

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2019 25,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 25,298 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,607 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,242 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 23,871 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,621 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,190 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 22,189 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,692 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 21,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,319 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 21,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,038 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,561 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 20,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,160 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 20,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,694 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 18,689 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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P899 HOB is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P899 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 P899 HOB registered?

P899 HOB is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P899 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P899 HOB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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