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N513 BML

1996 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,895 mi
Last recorded63,895 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 BML
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 63,895 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edges

play in both rear radius arms

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight aims on lower limits

offside sill rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2010 59,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight aims on lower limits

offside sill rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,542 miles

battery insecure

both outer cv gaiters perished

front suspension low

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

play in nearside rear radius arm

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2009 57,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

both outer cv gaiters perished

front suspension low

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

play in nearside rear radius arm

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,402 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished

brake fluid level low

exhaust blow

play in both rear radius arms (on limit)

small hole in nearside front floor pan

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,076 miles

Battery insecure

cv giaters perished

play in near side rear radius arm

rear suspension soft

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,159 miles

play in both rear radius arms

underside of vehicle corroding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle idling poorly at time of test

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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N513 BML is a 1996 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N513 BML, 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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N513 BML is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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