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L71 GRD

1993 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,145 mi
Last recorded132,145 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 GRD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 132,145 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 131,962 miles

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

both rear axle leading arm bushes are worn

rear brakes grab slightly and need attention

Pass 30 Apr 2007 121,919 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 121,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 114,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear arm centre bushes starting to split

both rear shocks damp

front pads appear low hard to see

n/s/f strut damp on limit

rad in poor condition

rear brakes on limit very slight grab

very slight damage to n/s of front subframe on limit

Pass 13 Apr 2006 114,050 miles

both rear arm centre bushes starting to split

both rear shocks damp

front pads appear low hard to see

n/s/f strut damp on limit

rad in poor condition

rear brakes on limit very slight grab

very slight damage to n/s of front subframe on 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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L71 GRD is a 1993 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 89,292 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 L71 GRD, 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 33 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L71 GRD registered?

L71 GRD is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is L71 GRD safe to buy?

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