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N389 LBV

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 LBV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust showing signs of deterioration

Fuel pipe showing corrosion

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,189 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front crossmember showing corrosion

Front suspension units corroded

Fuel filler deteriorated

Outer sill covers fitted both sides

Rear valance deteriorated, not within prescribed area

Fail 7 Jun 2016 42,189 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front crossmember showing corrosion

Front suspension units corroded

Fuel filler deteriorated

Outer sill covers fitted both sides

Rear valance deteriorated, not within prescribed area

Slight corrosion to N/S/F jacking point

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,134 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front crossmember corroded

Front suspension units corroded

Fuel filler deteriorated

Outer sill covers fitted both sides

Rear valance deteriorated, not within prescribed area

Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,104 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front crossmember corroded

Front suspension units corroded

Fuel filler deteriorated

Outer sill covers fitted both sides

Rear valance deteriorated, not within prescribed area

Rear wheel arches deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,034 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Front crossmember corroded, not within prescribed area

Fuel line showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear valance corroded, not within porescribed area

Fail 2 Jun 2014 40,017 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Fuel pipe showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear valance corroded not within prescribed area

Rear wheel arches showing corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front floor corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,587 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 38,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 380,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 380,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,421 miles

Corrosion to front crossmember - not within prescribed area

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

O/S/F and N/S/F floor pan showing slight corrosion

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to check condition of outer sills as covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 37,402 miles

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

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

Corrosion to front crossmember - not within prescribed area

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

O/S/F and N/S/F floor pan showing slight corrosion

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to check condition of outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,658 miles

Fuel filler pipe showing signs of corrosion

N/S and O/S outer sill cover trims fitted unable to check condition of sills

Slight corrosion to N/S floor pan

Very slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Fail 10 Jun 2008 35,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

radiator in poor conditon

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,743 miles

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

radiator in poor conditon

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,737 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N389 LBV is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N389 LBV, 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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N389 LBV is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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