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N726 GRK

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,877 mi
Last recorded60,877 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 GRK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 60,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes are slightly worn

offside rear brake has a slight bind by hand

some corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,877 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes are slightly worn

offside rear brake has a slight bind by hand

some corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,885 miles

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

Oil leak

front section of exhaust system is in slightly poor condition

sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of sills structure

some body damage to tailgate and rear bumper

some corrosion to underbody in places

some wear in nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2011 56,377 miles

light surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in places

offside front seatbelt has a clip fitted which does not allow seatbelt to fully retract

sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sill structure

slight surface corrosion to underbody in places

slight wear / movement in nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,886 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 51,826 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,896 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 48,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,574 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,925 miles

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

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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N726 GRK is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N726 GRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N726 GRK?

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What year was N726 GRK registered?

N726 GRK is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N726 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N726 GRK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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