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N898 HLC

1996 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,512 mi
Last recorded50,512 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 HLC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2008 50,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front floor showing signs of corrosion

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,512 miles

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

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

offside front floor showing signs of corrosion

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Dec 2007 48,658 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect outer sills, plastic covers fitted.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,658 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills, plastic covers fitted.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,037 miles

Nearside rear radius arm bearing has slight wear.

Plastic covers fitted to sills unable to inspect fully.

Fail 27 Dec 2006 46,037 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear radius arm bearing has slight wear.

Plastic covers fitted to sills unable to inspect fully.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,758 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 42,758 miles

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

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

parking brake lever lamp switch faulty!

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

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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N898 HLC is a 1996 Rover 114 in Silver 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 N898 HLC, 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 N898 HLC registered?

N898 HLC is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N898 HLC safe to buy?

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