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N958 XOX

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,263 mi
Last recorded46,263 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 XOX
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,263 miles

Strong Adv:Front suspension very low

Fail 8 Jun 2009 46,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Strong Adv:Front suspension very low

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,360 miles

n/s r arch corroded

sill covers fitted

suspension low

Fail 3 Jan 2008 37,360 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s r arch corroded

sill covers fitted

suspension low

Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,121 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 35,121 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 32,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,552 miles

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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N958 XOX 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 N958 XOX, 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 N958 XOX registered?

N958 XOX is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N958 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N958 XOX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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