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M281 DCV

1995 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,208 mi
Last recorded28,208 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 DCV
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2011 28,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside needs a nother wax oyl

water leak rear of engine

Pass 20 May 2010 27,639 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

suspension fluid pipes corrded

suspension low

Fail 18 May 2010 27,639 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

suspension fluid pipes corrded

suspension low

Pass 28 May 2009 27,106 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

n/s/r suspension arm has slight play

Pass 23 May 2008 26,453 miles

rear panel holed in centre

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,092 miles

front pannel very rusty

offside & nearside rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

underside needs another wax oyl

Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,731 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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M281 DCV is a 1995 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M281 DCV, 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 M281 DCV registered?

M281 DCV is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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