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K16 SOX

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,056 mi
Last recorded52,056 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 SOX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 51,804 miles

tested under wet condtion

Pass 10 May 2017 40,619 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,300 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,942 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 37,508 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,451 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2012 36,451 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,722 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,049 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,289 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 34,287 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,563 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 33,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

both rear tyres perished around sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,496 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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K16 SOX is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K16 SOX, 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 K16 SOX registered?

K16 SOX is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K16 SOX safe to buy?

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