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N727 WAN

1996 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,593 mi
Last recorded28,593 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN727 WAN
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 28,593 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 28,593 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,581 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s & n/s outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2016 25,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s & n/s outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,463 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre perished

o/s inner sill / floor area corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 21,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre perished

o/s inner sill / floor area corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 17,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s & n/s outter sill covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

o/s & n/s outter sill covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,323 miles

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

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

suspension height low

Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,810 miles

osf bumper adrift

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 12,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,407 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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N727 WAN is a 1996 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N727 WAN, 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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N727 WAN is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N727 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N727 WAN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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