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L499 BBJ

1994 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,187 mi
Last recorded34,187 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL499 BBJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 34,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front cross metal brake pipe under bonnet corroded

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

Slight harshness/noise from offside rear weheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,424 miles

front no. plate shows damage.

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,424 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no. plate shows damage.

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Fail 21 May 2009 32,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 32,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 May 2008 31,402 miles

FRONT NO PLATRE CRACKED

REAR SILENCER RUSTY AND WEAK ON ENTRY. TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 30,019 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED IN ONE AREA.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2007 30,019 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED IN ONE AREA.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 28,529 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED †NSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED †REAR TRAILING ARM CENTRE PIVOT BUSHES WEAK/CRACKED TO LIMIT

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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L499 BBJ is a 1994 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L499 BBJ, 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 L499 BBJ registered?

L499 BBJ is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L499 BBJ safe to buy?

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