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P942 DAJ

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,627 mi
Last recorded36,627 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 DAJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 36,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank leaking around that area underneath (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat(area) ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,726 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 33,726 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 incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,909 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,854 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,098 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

n/s/r and o/s/r outer wheel arch rusting

o/s/r brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,994 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

offside rear tyre starting to perish

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front wing slight damage

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear brakes uneven

Fail 21 Jun 2010 23,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front wing slight damage

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear brakes uneven

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,311 miles

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

front suspension ride height low if pumped up will required readjust of headlamp aim

nearside rear handbrake linkage has mimimal movement

slight bind nearside rear park brake

unable to carry out inspection to nearside and offside door sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2009 22,311 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

front suspension ride height low if pumped up will required readjust of headlamp aim

nearside rear handbrake linkage has mimimal movement

slight bind nearside rear park brake

unable to carry out inspection to nearside and offside door sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2008 21,549 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,591 miles

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch may need attention later on.

nearside wiper rubber just starting to split.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,118 miles

corrosion to nearside rear wheelarch.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

tailpipe in poor condition.

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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P942 DAJ is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P942 DAJ, 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.

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What year was P942 DAJ registered?

P942 DAJ is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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