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N378 SJU

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,012 mi
Last recorded37,012 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 SJU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,012 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

both outersills behind cover require attention soon

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,625 miles

both closing panels slightly corroded

rear cross member corroded not in perscribed area

vehicle has been extensively repaired

Fail 3 Sep 2010 35,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both closing panels slightly corroded

rear cross member corroded not in perscribed area

vehicle has been extensively repaired

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,630 miles

rear valance corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 4 Sep 2009 34,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,834 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sill covers fitted, limited inspection.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 33,829 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sill covers fitted, limited inspection.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,742 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 31,732 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,657 miles

rust present on both front floors and both rear closing panel areas

suspension height appears to be low will require measuring

Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rust present on both front floors and both rear closing panel areas

suspension height appears to be low will require measuring

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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N378 SJU is a 1996 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N378 SJU, 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 N378 SJU registered?

N378 SJU is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N378 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N378 SJU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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