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N975 VTO

1995 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,509 mi
Last recorded47,509 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 VTO
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 44,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 43,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 43,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,299 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 42,854 miles

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

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

offside front bumper has accident damage but still secure

vehicle ride hight low! requiers hydrolastic suspension service

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

trim heights low

Fail 13 Jul 2012 42,664 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

trim heights low

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspenion trim heights low

Fail 7 Jul 2011 42,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspenion trim heights low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,789 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,539 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 37,339 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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N975 VTO is a 1995 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N975 VTO, 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 N975 VTO registered?

N975 VTO is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N975 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N975 VTO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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