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N140 RJF

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,882 mi
Last recorded38,882 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 RJF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,882 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,882 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,123 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front floor corroded

outer sill plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,123 miles

nearside front floor corroded

outer sill plastic covers fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,770 miles

Vehicle presented for retest with welding repairs coated.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 27,764 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 26,438 miles

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 11 May 2006 25,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 25,429 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front seat belt buckle covers missing

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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N140 RJF is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N140 RJF, 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 N140 RJF registered?

N140 RJF is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N140 RJF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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