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N854 VFL

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,015 mi
Last recorded56,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 VFL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,015 miles

o/side front metal brake pipe rusty

rear metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,946 miles

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

o/side front metal brake pipe rusty

rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 23 May 2011 52,355 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,831 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 48,831 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 May 2009 45,099 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,708 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 41,708 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 38,301 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear suspension (gas/fluid type) †has a negative damping effect

Pass 24 May 2006 35,018 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Rear suspension has poor damping effect

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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N854 VFL is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N854 VFL, 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 N854 VFL registered?

N854 VFL is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N854 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 VFL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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