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N287 KAF

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,312 mi
Last recorded14,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 KAF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 14,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,911 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 13,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,763 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,644 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,358 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 13,358 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,927 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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N287 KAF is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N287 KAF, 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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What year was N287 KAF registered?

N287 KAF is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 4 February 1996.

Is N287 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 KAF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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