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N531 WPB

1995 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

23,699 mi
Last recorded23,699 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 WPB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 23,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed silencer holed and leaking. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear sill section showing signs of corrosion .

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded .

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear sill section showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Rear fuel tank breather pipe heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2024 23,679 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel tank vent hose looks corroded above fuel tank on offside rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion on metal section in centre of front flexible brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting and grease on metal brake pipe under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting around rear wheel arch/rear 1/4 panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play in radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion on metal section in centre of front flexible brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting and grease on metal brake pipe under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting around rear wheel arch/rear 1/4 panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play in radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 23,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear nearside and offside rear suspension units below recommended height / level . strongly recommend service / adjustment and pressure calibration.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 23,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 23,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel filler cap ( push-in emergency type fitted ) does reach MOT requirements. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 23,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel filler cap ( push-in emergency type fitted ) does reach MOT requirements. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 23,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear subframe mounting showing signs of becoming unbonded recommend replacement units.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear subframe mounting showing signs of becoming unbonded recommend replacement unit.

temporary fuel filler cap fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 23,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play in radius arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play in radius arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting on both rear 1/4 panel / wheel arch edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,536 miles

Corrosion starting on both rear 1/4 panels/wheel arches

Fuel filler cap is the temporary type

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play in radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight free play in radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 23,507 miles

suspension height front / rear below manufacturers recommended height.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 23,507 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

suspension height front / rear below manufacturers recommended height.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,386 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 23,386 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 23,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/1/4 panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill/rear 1/4 panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/rear 1/4 panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,284 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,178 miles

Corrosion starting on both nearside and offside rear wheel arches, no sharp edges at present

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,100 miles

Corrosion starting on both rear wheel arches

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,235 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side and off side rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion wich are within suspension perameters may require attention for next MOT

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 19,551 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (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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N531 WPB is a 1995 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N531 WPB, 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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N531 WPB is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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