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N387 ABD

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,982 mi
Last recorded113,982 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 ABD
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f chassis corroded

slight free play in o/s/r suspension

Fail 11 Feb 2015 113,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

slight free play in o/s/r suspension

Pass 4 Feb 2014 113,713 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear parking brake shoe levers sticking

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on both rear inner wheelarches

excessive corrosion on nearside floorpan,but not within 30cms of seatbelt mounting

front no plate deteriorating

rear no plate deteriorating

slight damage to offside rear tyre,inner sidewall

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2014 113,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres perishing

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear parking brake shoe levers sticking

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on both rear inner wheelarches

excessive corrosion on nearside floorpan,but not within 30cms of seatbelt mounting

front no plate deteriorating

nearside front brake disc corroded on outer face

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear no plate deteriorating

slight damage to offside rear tyre,inner sidewall

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2014 113,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension metal pipes starting to rust

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 113,491 miles

All metal brake & fuel pipes corroded -close to excess-

Both front floor pans & chassis rails corroded

Both front inner wings / bulkhead area corroded

Both front tyres perished & cracking

Both rear inner sills & rear floor pans corroded

Fuel filler pipe / neck corroded (heavy)

Handbrak travel slack at end! (cable / handbrake rod sticking from drums

Near side front door mirror glass damaged (slight)

Rear valance corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2012 113,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All metal brake & fuel pipes corroded -close to excess-

Both front floor pans & chassis rails corroded

Both front inner wings / bulkhead area corroded

Both front tyres perished & cracking

Both rear inner sills & rear floor pans corroded

Fuel filler pipe / neck corroded (heavy)

Handbrak travel slack at end! (cable / handbrake rod sticking from drums

Near side front door mirror glass damaged (slight)

Rear valance corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 112,942 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 112,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 112,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 112,695 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 112,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 112,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 112,066 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 112,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle fitted with plastic over sills

Pass 6 Mar 2007 111,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 104,657 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 104,485 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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N387 ABD is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N387 ABD, 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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N387 ABD is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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