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N85 HBP

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,776 mi
Last recorded36,776 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 HBP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 36,776 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 31,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 May 2008 31,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 23,608 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s headlamp glass cracked

outer sills not inspected due to sill covers...............

suspension height low........

Pass 19 May 2006 18,071 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 18,071 miles

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

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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N85 HBP is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N85 HBP, 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 N85 HBP registered?

N85 HBP is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 23 June 1996.

Is N85 HBP safe to buy?

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