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N152 MWS

1996 Rover 114

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,388 mi
Last recorded23,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 MWS
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,388 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,345 miles

Suspect rear suspension hydrolastic units partially seized.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 23,345 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspect rear suspension hydrolastic units partially seized.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,042 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 23,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 21,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,926 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,093 miles

general surface rust under body

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,268 miles

general surface rust under body

n/s/f tyre side wall worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,306 miles

floor pans starting to rust

Pass 3 May 2008 17,416 miles

Both front foot wells starting to rust

Pass 2 May 2007 16,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N152 MWS is a 1996 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N152 MWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N152 MWS registered?

N152 MWS is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N152 MWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N152 MWS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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