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N206 FCR

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 FCR
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,362 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bumper insecure

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 89,340 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

floor pan poor condition

handbrake slightly long travel

Fail 16 Sep 2013 88,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrotion to nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,509 miles

Some corrosion in rear wheel arches.

Some wear in rear trailing arm pivots.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,269 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 80,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,392 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,989 miles

Long handbrake travel

Fail 1 Oct 2009 65,766 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,927 miles

Cooling fan not working.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,351 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,052 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 32,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 32,844 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N206 FCR is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N206 FCR, 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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N206 FCR is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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