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N985 KBJ

1995 Rover 114

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,229 mi
Last recorded52,229 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 KBJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,229 miles

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

corrosion to fuel filler pipes

damage to o/s door mirror

security of front bumper

strong advise corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

corrosion to fuel filler pipes

damage to o/s door mirror

security of front bumper

strong advise corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,478 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/possible rusting under plastic sill covers/both rear wheel arches rusting/offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 14 Apr 2010 49,478 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/possible rusting under plastic sill covers/both rear wheel arches rusting/offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 8 Apr 2010 49,477 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/possible rusting under plastic sill covers/both rear wheel arches rusting/offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,445 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 45,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,092 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 37,086 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,475 miles

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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N985 KBJ is a 1995 Rover 114 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N985 KBJ, 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 N985 KBJ registered?

N985 KBJ is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 8 November 1995.

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