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N874 HMW

1996 Rover 114

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,833 mi
Last recorded56,833 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 HMW
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,833 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check nearside and offside outer sill due to sill covers

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,226 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 53,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,893 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 50,893 miles

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

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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N874 HMW is a 1996 Rover 114 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N874 HMW, 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 N874 HMW registered?

N874 HMW is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N874 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N874 HMW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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