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N558 HTM

1996 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,187 mi
Last recorded94,187 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 HTM
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,054 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 93,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and undersill and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,167 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 91,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,361 miles

nearside rear footbrake low and handbrake travel long

nsr tyre wearing low and perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,967 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,525 miles

run out on nsr tyre osf worn on inside edge corrosion to rear arches

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,479 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 78,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,289 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 75,289 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,287 miles

corrosion to osr wheel arch

Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to osr wheel arch

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,447 miles

plastic sill covers fitted only allowing a limited check of the outer sills

Fail 3 Jul 2009 65,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,545 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,989 miles

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

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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N558 HTM is a 1996 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N558 HTM, 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 N558 HTM registered?

N558 HTM is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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