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P901 JRP

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,790 mi
Last recorded122,790 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 JRP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 122,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underbody surface rust

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,651 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 118,221 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear inner and outer valances corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Underside rusty in places

Fail 7 Sep 2023 118,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear inner and outer valances corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Underside rusty in places

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,988 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 115,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 113,864 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 111,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,870 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 104,700 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler breather pipe badly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,979 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,857 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion around n/s floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,095 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,613 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Aug 2012 85,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,709 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 77,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 73,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,785 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 66,763 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 63,729 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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P901 JRP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P901 JRP, 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 P901 JRP registered?

P901 JRP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P901 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 JRP shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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