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P918 CPA

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,256 mi
Last recorded26,256 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 CPA
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 26,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 25,778 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 25,561 miles

Front and rear suspension requires pumping up

Pass 12 Dec 2022 25,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 25,451 miles

Suspension low both sides

Pass 25 Nov 2020 25,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension requires pumping up

Pass 28 Nov 2019 25,248 miles

Suspension requires pumping up

Pass 27 Nov 2018 24,975 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 24,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 24,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,330 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe is beginning to corrode

Nearside rear tyre beginning to perish

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,863 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,735 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 21,729 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,147 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,342 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,362 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,323 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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P918 CPA is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P918 CPA, 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 P918 CPA registered?

P918 CPA is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P918 CPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P918 CPA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P918 CPA have outstanding finance?

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