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P973 HHP

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,453 mi
Last recorded61,453 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 HHP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 61,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,290 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

radiator support corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 58,290 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

radiator support corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 56,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking to sidewalls

n/s rear tyre cut to inner sidewall not exposing cords/ply

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge & cuts to sidewalls & tread area not exposing cords

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,698 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre worn on edge & cuts to tread area not exposing cords

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,787 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 50,766 miles

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

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

n/s rear & o/s front tyres cracking to tread area & sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,138 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 47,137 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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P973 HHP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P973 HHP, 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 P973 HHP registered?

P973 HHP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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