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P947 MBH

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,322 mi
Last recorded41,322 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 MBH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,322 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion to-sills/floor/inner sills

front low ride height

rear footbrake poor effort

rear indicators poor

unable to assess welding due to sealant etc,refer also prior fail/advise 700256069289

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Sep 2009 41,302 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to-sills/floor/inner sills

front low ride height

rear footbrake poor effort

rear indicators poor

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,548 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 39,545 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,851 miles

Corrosion-rear wheel arches,inner sills,outer sills,floor.

Front suspension low

Oil leak

Rear suspension bouncy

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,134 miles

Corrosion ,rear wheel arches,inner sills,outer sills ,floor,

Front suspension low

Oil leak

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

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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P947 MBH is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P947 MBH, 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 P947 MBH registered?

P947 MBH is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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