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N127 XVP

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,994 mi
Last recorded56,994 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 XVP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,994 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

both front tyres perrished

both rear supension units have slight play

both rear tyres perrished and worn

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre low on tread

outer sill not visable due to covers

Fail 17 Feb 2012 56,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

both front tyres perrished

both rear supension units have slight play

both rear tyres perrished and worn

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre low on tread

outer sill not visable due to covers

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,834 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 47,813 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,958 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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N127 XVP is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N127 XVP, 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 N127 XVP registered?

N127 XVP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N127 XVP safe to buy?

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