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P980 YOD

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

36,632 mi
Last recorded36,632 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 YOD
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,632 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch & sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,376 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 35,374 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both NS & OS outer sills fitted with protective panels, unable to fully inspect condition of sills

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2017 35,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged but not to cords

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the sills

Pass 29 Nov 2016 34,984 miles

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

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

both sills have covers fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2016 34,984 miles

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

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

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

both sills have covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,338 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,844 miles

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

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

both outer sills have covers fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2014 33,844 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills have covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,122 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2013 33,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,416 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 32,416 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,704 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 31,703 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,913 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 29,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,527 miles

has sill covers

Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,751 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 25,751 miles

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

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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P980 YOD is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P980 YOD, 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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P980 YOD is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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