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N121 SDD

1996 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,243 mi
Last recorded23,243 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 SDD
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,243 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2011 23,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,758 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 17,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,222 miles

front wipers split

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,263 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 16,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

1. unable to open o/s/r door †2. front suspension low †3. slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,922 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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N121 SDD is a 1996 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N121 SDD, 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 N121 SDD registered?

N121 SDD is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N121 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 SDD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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