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N153 BRP

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,913 mi
Last recorded30,913 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 BRP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,867 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 29,866 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 28,225 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 28,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2005 26,069 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 26,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N153 BRP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red 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 N153 BRP, 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

How do I check the history of N153 BRP?

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What year was N153 BRP registered?

N153 BRP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N153 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 BRP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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