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N612 DEM

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,233 mi
Last recorded41,233 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 DEM
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 41,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 35,367 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 35,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 31,162 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 31,160 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 29,518 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 28,428 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,662 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,937 miles

Slight blow to exhaust system

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,438 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,184 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,534 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 13,085 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 5,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,402 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 5,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,299 miles

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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N612 DEM is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N612 DEM, 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 N612 DEM registered?

N612 DEM is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N612 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N612 DEM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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