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N256 KGJ

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,301 mi
Last recorded51,301 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 KGJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,301 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

covers over outer sills

engine oil leak

front suspension low

off side front wing mirror slightly damaged

rear indicator starting to show white light

rear suspension slightly soft

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2010 51,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front c.v boots perishing

covers over outer sills

engine oil leak

front suspension low

off side front wing mirror slightly damaged

rear indicator starting to show white light

rear suspension slightly soft

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,605 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 47,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,060 miles

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

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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N256 KGJ 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 71.4%.

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 N256 KGJ, 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 N256 KGJ registered?

N256 KGJ is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N256 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 KGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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