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N261 BON

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,492 mi
Last recorded37,492 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 BON
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,492 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

suspension low

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,221 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 34,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N261 BON 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 57.1%.

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 N261 BON, 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 N261 BON registered?

N261 BON is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N261 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 BON shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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