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L51 BDF

1994 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,526 mi
Last recorded69,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 BDF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,735 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,771 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,088 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,415 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,970 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 59,002 miles

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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L51 BDF 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 L51 BDF, 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 L51 BDF registered?

L51 BDF is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L51 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L51 BDF 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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