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R999 RTG

2014 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,030 mi
Last recorded37,030 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 RTG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 37,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 33,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 31,885 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 29,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 26,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,437 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 25,436 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 24,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 18,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,151 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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R999 RTG is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 60,694 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R999 RTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 12 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R999 RTG registered?

R999 RTG is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 2014.

Is R999 RTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 RTG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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