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L710 OWJ

1994 Rover 414

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,454 mi
Last recorded72,454 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL710 OWJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,454 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,252 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill and rear wheelarch edge (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill and rear wheelarch edge (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 60,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,604 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusting

oil leak from offside front of engine

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,567 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusting

oil leak from offside front of engine

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,817 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,066 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,437 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,594 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,387 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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L710 OWJ is a 1994 Rover 414 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L710 OWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L710 OWJ registered?

L710 OWJ is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L710 OWJ safe to buy?

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