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N821 GJN

1996 Rover 114

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,549 mi
Last recorded30,549 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 GJN
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 30,549 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear corrosion in rear of sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,228 miles

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe ,advise renewing

corrosion in rear of sills and rear wheel arches

outer sills covered by plastic,exact condition unknown

tickover erratic

Fail 8 Jun 2016 28,228 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe ,advise renewing

corrosion in rear of sills and rear wheel arches

outer sills covered by plastic,exact condition unknown

tickover erratic

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,199 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 27,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,276 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 26,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,434 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,656 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 24,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,186 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 24,186 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,967 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,122 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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N821 GJN is a 1996 Rover 114 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N821 GJN, 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 N821 GJN registered?

N821 GJN is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N821 GJN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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