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M228 SKM

1995 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,095 mi
Last recorded78,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 SKM
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,095 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 78,095 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,625 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 72,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 67,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

suspension low

Fail 9 Jun 2006 67,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

suspension low

Pass 7 Jun 2005 61,983 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 61,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M228 SKM is a 1995 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 52,396 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 M228 SKM, 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 31 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M228 SKM registered?

M228 SKM is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M228 SKM safe to buy?

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