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N462 BNU

1996 Rover 114

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,284 mi
Last recorded77,284 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 BNU
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,284 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in a material (1.1.11 (c))

General under body / chassis corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle coated with a underseal protection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,705 miles

Battery requires aditional securing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,447 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2013 74,330 miles

NOTED EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO UNDERBODY/PRESCRIBED AREAS

UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Fail 2 May 2013 74,330 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

NOTED EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO UNDERBODY/PRESCRIBED AREAS

UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,437 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 72,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BODY HAD NUMBER OF WELDING DUNN TO UNDER SIDE

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,784 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,392 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wheel arches surface rust

Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,618 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 63,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

all underbody corroded [surface rust]

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear brake [slight bind]

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil sump damaged

radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,415 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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N462 BNU is a 1996 Rover 114 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N462 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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N462 BNU is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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