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N282 KGJ

1996 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,309 mi
Last recorded31,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 KGJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 31,309 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper damaged but still secure

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers preventing full inspection of sill

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,841 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2013 30,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,310 miles

both rear wheel arches badly rusted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 30,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear wheel arches badly rusted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,585 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 29,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,961 miles

condensation nearside and offside headlight/indicator units - not affecting light output or beam patterns.

corrosion nearside and offside rear wheel arches but over 12"/30cm of a suspension mounting or a brake mounting point

nearside and offside of front bumper insecure.

nearside and offside rear tyre walls cracking (dunlop 155/65r1373t)

slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 28,956 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion on nearside and offside rear wheel arches n ot within 30 cm of a mounting point

Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,209 miles

Both front floor pans corroded and weak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 27,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,301 miles

Both rear wheel archs rust

slight corrosion around near side front jack point

Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,940 miles

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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N282 KGJ is a 1996 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N282 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.

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N282 KGJ is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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