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L318 SVV

1994 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,045 mi
Last recorded103,045 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 SVV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaking from engine cam cover onto exhust.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 103,045 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaking from engine cam cover onto exhust.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,013 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroded rear nearside wheel arch repaired with tape

lower coolant pipe corroded

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 6 May 2008 98,991 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 6 May 2008 98,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 8 May 2007 96,383 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolent pipes at front corroded

sharpe edge on damaged door mirror repaired with tape.

Fail 1 May 2007 96,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

coolent pipes corroded at front

Pass 24 Apr 2006 94,160 miles

cat took a long time to light up,

front registration plate cracked bu is secure.

horn erratic, dirty slip rings??

nearside front mirror has been broken off, stump has been made safe.

nearside front outer CV boot perished and pinholed.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 94,160 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cat took a long time to light up.

front registration plate cracked but is secure.

horn push works erratic, dirty slip rings??

initial rear brake increase-decrease differential high rusty drums??

nearside front mirror broken off, stump has been made safe.

pinhole in nearside front outer CV boot.

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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L318 SVV is a 1994 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L318 SVV, 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 L318 SVV registered?

L318 SVV is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L318 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L318 SVV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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