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A4 VJT

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,526 mi
Last recorded75,526 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VJT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,526 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,841 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 73,839 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 72,792 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 30 May 2016 68,434 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,871 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,416 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,673 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

outter cover sills fitted

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,052 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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A4 VJT is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A4 VJT, 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 A4 VJT registered?

A4 VJT is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A4 VJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VJT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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