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N489 NEG

1995 Rover 114

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,764 mi
Last recorded99,764 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 NEG
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,764 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 99,739 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,899 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 93,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 87,134 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,749 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 71,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,572 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 65,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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N489 NEG is a 1995 Rover 114 in Black 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 N489 NEG, 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 N489 NEG registered?

N489 NEG is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N489 NEG safe to buy?

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