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P979 JVW

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 JVW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,085 miles

Body structure above rear subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Front edges of both front floorpans corroded but not considered excessive

Front suspension appears low, may require maintenance or repair

Nearside and offside floor seam to sill panels corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside and offside outer sill inspection for corrosion not possible due to plastic covers fitted

O/S wiper blade split at end

Parking brake warning lamp faulty

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2012 57,917 miles

Corrosion along seam with N/S sill and floor pan but not yet excessive

Corrosion along seam with O/S sill and floor pan but not yet excessive

Corrosion around reinforcement panels in N/S floor pan but not yet excessive

Handbrake warning light appears faulty

Inspection of outer sills not possible due to plastic covering

Pass 13 May 2011 55,694 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 55,689 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 52,494 miles

Both parking brake cable outer covering heavily corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2010 52,439 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Alternator belt slipping

Both parking brake cable outer covering heavily corroded

Fail 13 May 2009 49,656 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

off side front wing holed behind cover

Pass 13 May 2009 49,656 miles

off side front wing holed behind cover

Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,121 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe will soon require replacement

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,816 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 44,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,624 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 39,624 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P979 JVW is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P979 JVW, 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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P979 JVW is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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