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P998 DAJ

1996 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,511 mi
Last recorded51,511 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 DAJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 51,478 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,497 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play at wheel/ steering arm

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,920 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,601 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,942 miles

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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P998 DAJ is a 1996 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P998 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 P998 DAJ registered?

P998 DAJ is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P998 DAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 DAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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