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N887 XOF

1996 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,729 mi
Last recorded88,729 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 XOF
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,729 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 88,729 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 87,548 miles

condensation of o/s/f headlamp lens

corrosion to rear wheel arches

play movement in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2007 87,548 miles

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

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

condensation of o/s/f headlamp lens

corrosion to rear wheel arches

play /movement in n/s/r radius arm/bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 86,239 miles

battery insecure

corrosion hole in n/s floor

damage to o/s/r light lens

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Fail 7 Feb 2006 86,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 86,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

battery insecure

corrosion hole in n/s floor to sill

damaged to o/s/r light lens

movement play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

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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N887 XOF is a 1996 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N887 XOF, 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 N887 XOF registered?

N887 XOF is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N887 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 XOF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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