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L405 OWG

1994 Rover 414

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,645 mi
Last recorded155,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL405 OWG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 155,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 137,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 137,014 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 100,975 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 100,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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L405 OWG is a 1994 Rover 414 in Gold 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 L405 OWG, 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 L405 OWG registered?

L405 OWG is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L405 OWG safe to buy?

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