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M356 NVP

1995 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,957 mi
Last recorded57,957 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 NVP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,957 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear footbrake efforts slightly low

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,955 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear footbrake efforts slightly low

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Fail 1 May 2012 57,944 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front suspension low

rear footbrake effort low

slight play in nearside front top ball joint

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[underside]

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,792 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,385 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

sump damaged excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,389 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 43,341 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,487 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 38,456 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M356 NVP is a 1995 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M356 NVP, 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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M356 NVP is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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