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L288 AKV

1994 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,910 mi
Last recorded28,910 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 AKV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,661 miles

Coolant leak

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

altinator belt missing

Fail 22 May 2008 28,656 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 May 2007 28,301 miles

power stearing belt needs adjusting

Fail 17 May 2007 28,294 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 28,140 miles

Both rear tyre's perished, no cords exposed †

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

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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L288 AKV is a 1994 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L288 AKV, 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.

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What year was L288 AKV registered?

L288 AKV is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L288 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 AKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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