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M705 CAH

1995 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,787 mi
Last recorded29,787 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 CAH
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 29,787 miles

Nearside 1X screen wash jet inop

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

brake servo unit slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 28,625 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 28,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 24,817 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 21,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 20,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 19,597 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 18,960 miles

Nearside reverse lamp inop

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall has slight splits

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to O/S/F door step

Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,358 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall slightly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,753 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,163 miles

SERVICE BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW( 56%)

TEMP GAUGE READS HIGH

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,611 miles

running very hot. 3/4 to 7/8 on temp gauge

service brake efficiency only just met 56%

Fail 13 Apr 2015 16,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

running very hot. 3/4 to 7/8 on temp gauge

suspension low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 15,965 miles

service brake efficiency low (56%)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,420 miles

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

rear brakes uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,983 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,099 miles

advise slight damage to n/s/r bumper ok at time of test.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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M705 CAH is a 1995 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M705 CAH, 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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M705 CAH is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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