MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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