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N388 BNU

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

30,042 mi
Last recorded30,042 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 BNU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 30,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 30,020 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 30,020 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,888 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 29,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 29,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,221 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,204 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 26,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on both front floors

front suspension height

n/s handbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,141 miles

both number plates

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on both front floors

front suspension height

n/s handbrake

Fail 17 Sep 2009 25,806 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,806 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,576 miles

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear arch corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 25,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,128 miles

hand brake cable sticks slightly when first released

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,128 miles

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

hand brake cable sticks slightly when first released

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2006 24,403 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 23,450 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 23,444 miles

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

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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N388 BNU is a 1996 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N388 BNU, 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 N388 BNU registered?

N388 BNU is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N388 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 BNU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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