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L430 FON

1994 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,146 mi
Last recorded90,146 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 FON
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,146 miles

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2013 82,135 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front service brakes show an imbalance.

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

offside front headlamp unit insecure.

offside front tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

rear service brakes show an increase/decrease imbalance.

Pass 8 May 2012 74,561 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 74,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front anti roll bar links starting to seperate

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 66,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,749 miles

Front exhaust section is corroded and has a slight blow

Offside front tyre is getting low on tread on the inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,378 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,585 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L430 FON is a 1994 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L430 FON, 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 L430 FON registered?

L430 FON is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L430 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for L430 FON shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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