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819 JT

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,777 mi
Last recorded13,777 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration819 JT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 13,777 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 12,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 11,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 8,681 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 8,667 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure missing bolt from rear mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Missing bolt from rear mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Movement between steering arm and hub (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Movement between steering arm and hub (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,623 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 8,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 7,729 miles

donor engine fitted to vehicle from 1990 year vehicle chassis number saxxpwnjead625759 registration number h751 sum paper work seen

Fail 21 May 2012 7,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 7,140 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,437 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 6,432 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 5,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 1 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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819 JT is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 819 JT, 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 819 JT registered?

819 JT is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 819 JT safe to buy?

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