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N733 TFX

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

57,940 mi
Last recorded57,940 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN733 TFX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 57,940 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hydrogas units very stiff

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Fail 10 Feb 2025 57,933 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hydrogas units very stiff

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 8 Feb 2024 57,874 miles

hydrogas units very stiff

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2023 57,794 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hydrogas units very stiff

plastic covers over sills

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Fail 2 Feb 2023 57,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake effort poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake effiecency 49%

hydrogas units very stiff

plastic covers over sills

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,693 miles

brake effort low 54%

hydrogas units very stiff

plastic covers over sills

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 57,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,422 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 57,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,288 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 57,122 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 56,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,124 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 56,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,079 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 49,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,395 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 47,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2011 42,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,904 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,098 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 33,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,375 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 32,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,551 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,003 miles

all indicators begining to fade

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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N733 TFX is a 1996 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 N733 TFX, 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 N733 TFX registered?

N733 TFX is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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