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N808 XCT

1996 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 XCT
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,045 miles

tread cracking n/s/f tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes coated in grease

exhaust rear box deteriated

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

plastic oversills fitted to body

Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes coated in grease

exhaust rear box deteriated

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

plastic oversills fitted to body

tread cracking n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,156 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,448 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,442 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

park brake lever travel(still has reserve)!

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,988 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,673 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 56,671 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,516 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 56,262 miles

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

o/s/rear arch corroding but ok

Fail 18 Mar 2006 56,232 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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N808 XCT 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 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N808 XCT, 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

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What year was N808 XCT registered?

N808 XCT is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N808 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N808 XCT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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