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N79 TJT

1996 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,452 mi
Last recorded64,452 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 TJT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,452 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,909 miles

n/s and o/side outer sills coverd o/side floor o k at test

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,933 miles

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

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

Suspension Low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,059 miles

R DAMPING POOR.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.GENERAL CORROSION MISC MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 50,058 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

R DAMPING POOR.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.GENERAL CORROSION MISC MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,196 miles

Front bumper insecure

Silicon used IN FRONT of cat

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,038 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 37,971 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front bumper ends slightly loose

offside front to rear floor to sill rusting

Pass 26 Aug 2005 34,325 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

damage to nearside rear tyre tread

nearside mirror

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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N79 TJT is a 1996 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N79 TJT, 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 N79 TJT registered?

N79 TJT is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N79 TJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 TJT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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