MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover 114?
Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N988 ESR is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N988 ESR, 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 N988 ESR registered?
N988 ESR is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 10 July 1996.
Is N988 ESR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N988 ESR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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