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N499 XOB

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,127 mi
Last recorded96,127 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 XOB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

previous patch repairs to sills and floorpans

Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

previous patch repairs to sills and floorpans

Pass 12 Apr 2010 88,701 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,482 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 82,482 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,797 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2008 75,227 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,117 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 67,117 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,047 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 59,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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N499 XOB 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 N499 XOB, 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 N499 XOB registered?

N499 XOB is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N499 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 XOB 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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