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M698 XWC

1995 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,226 mi
Last recorded59,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 XWC
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2009 59,224 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,660 miles

both rear wheelarches starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2008 53,603 miles

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)

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

both rear wheelarches starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,539 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,858 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 42,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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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M698 XWC is a 1995 Rover 114 in White 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 M698 XWC, 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 M698 XWC registered?

M698 XWC is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M698 XWC safe to buy?

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