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M518 DGK

1995 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,648 mi
Last recorded74,648 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 DGK
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,648 miles

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

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

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

position lamps flicker at idle

Fail 30 Oct 2008 74,648 miles

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

position lamps flicker at idle

Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,455 miles

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

damage o/s front tyre wall

general corrosion around vehicle i.e rear crossmember,centre tunnel at rear,floor,seams, suspension mounting points etc.covers restrict inspection of some structural areas

lights slightly pulsing due to charging fault

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2007 69,455 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant expansion tank cap missing

damage o/s front tyre wall

general corrosion around vehicle i.e rear crossmember,centre tunnel at rear,floor,seams, suspension mounting points etc.covers restrict inspection of some structural areas

lights slightly pulsing due to charging fault

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,885 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 65,845 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 60,847 miles

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

nearside rear radius arm worn

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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M518 DGK is a 1995 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M518 DGK, 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 M518 DGK registered?

M518 DGK is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M518 DGK safe to buy?

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