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N729 CML

1996 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,586 mi
Last recorded46,586 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 CML
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,586 miles

both rear inner and outer sills rusted under sill cover

Fail 6 Feb 2014 46,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner and outer sills rusted under sill cover

Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,180 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 46,176 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,679 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension lower than standard

Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,675 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension lower than standard

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,221 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 45,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension 'sitting low'

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,712 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,594 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,110 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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N729 CML is a 1996 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N729 CML, 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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N729 CML is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N729 CML safe to buy?

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