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N251 NGP

1996 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,685 mi
Last recorded49,685 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 NGP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,685 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,348 miles

freeplay in nearside front upper balljoint.

freeplay in offside front upper balljoint.

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking slightly.

slight wear to offside front lower wishbone bushes.

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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N251 NGP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N251 NGP, 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 N251 NGP registered?

N251 NGP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N251 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 NGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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