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M343 NEL

1995 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

82,455 mi
Last recorded82,455 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 NEL
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 82,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 81,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 79,368 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 79,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake hoses signs of corrosion on joints.

handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 13 May 2021 79,175 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 79,163 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

rear brakes just meet requirement

Pass 13 Dec 2019 78,963 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 78,676 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor sills inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 78,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill instep area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill instep area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner under sill (2.4.A.3)

unable to fully check condition of both outer sills as they have covers over them

Pass 15 May 2015 76,341 miles

Floor to inner sils corroded

Inner sils corroded at rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Off side front tyre under inflated

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

Outer sils have covers and can not be tested

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 76,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Floor to inner sils corroded

Inner sils corroded at rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Off side front tyre under inflated

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

Outer sils have covers and can not be tested

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 73,940 miles

Oil leak

corrotion to brake survo

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

os rear tyre walls damaged

surface corrotion os ns door step/outer sill

surface corrotion os ns inner sill

surface corrotion rear brake pipe

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,915 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

corrotion to brake survo

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

os rear tyre walls damaged

surface corrotion os ns door step/outer sill

surface corrotion os ns inner sill

surface corrotion rear brake pipe

Pass 3 May 2013 70,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

os front tyres wearing on outer edge

os ns oter siklls covered

serface corrotion to os ns inner sills

Fail 27 Apr 2013 70,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

os front tyres wearing on outer edge

os ns oter siklls covered

serface corrotion to os ns inner sills

Pass 11 May 2012 66,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 66,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 64,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 62,774 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 61,742 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 61,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 59,870 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 58,360 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 56,430 miles

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

oil leak

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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M343 NEL is a 1995 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M343 NEL, 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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M343 NEL is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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