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L157 YWK

1994 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,346 mi
Last recorded165,346 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 YWK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 165,346 miles

Battery insecure

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

both bottom ball joints have split pins missing but securing devices are still tight

drivers window handle missing

rear axle bushes starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

screen cracked across top of screen just outside both sweeps of the blades(by about 2mm)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 165,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

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

both bottom ball joints have split pins missing but securing devices are still tight

drivers window handle missing

rear axle bushes starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

screen cracked across top of screen just outside both sweeps of the blades(by about 2mm)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 152,152 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both bottom balljoint split pins missing.But securing device still tight

both outer mirrors damaged but not seriously damaged which would affect view to rear.Check soon replace when needed

crack across top of windscreen just misses sweep of the blades by 2mm at this time.(o/s wiper arm appears to have a bigger arch than usual)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 145,335 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 145,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

crack on screen outside swepted area

rear axle bushes starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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L157 YWK is a 1994 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 86,236 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L157 YWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L157 YWK registered?

L157 YWK is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L157 YWK safe to buy?

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