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N196 XVP

1996 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 XVP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 100,941 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 100,941 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 97,548 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2008 95,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 92,003 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 91,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in top ball joints †Suspension is low †Near side front tyre side wall is split †Off side rear tyre is misshaped †Near side front floor is blistered and weak

Pass 20 Feb 2006 88,825 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 88,823 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Washer delivery is poor †Front number plate is cracked †Wiper blades are insecure †Suspension is low †Off side front tyre is worn on the edge †Near side front tyre is bald on the edge and is on the legal limit

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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N196 XVP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N196 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N196 XVP registered?

N196 XVP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N196 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 XVP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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