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L724 CEL

1993 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,946 mi
Last recorded93,946 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL724 CEL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,946 miles

exhaust catalytic converter packing loose

front anti-roll bar corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside front driveshaft outer gaitors perishing

nearside and offside rear brake drum back-plates corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush perishing

powersteering pipes corroding

rear silencer tailpipe holed and corroded

slight play in nearside front track rod end ball-joint

Fail 15 Dec 2008 93,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust catalytic converter packing loose

front anti-roll bar corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside front driveshaft outer gaitors perishing

nearside and offside rear brake drum back-plates corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded

offside front brake catching slightly

offside rear trailing arm bush perishing

powersteering pipes corroding

rear silencer tailpipe holed and corroded

slight play in nearside front track rod end ball-joint

Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,656 miles

front anti-roll bar corroded

nearside and offside rear bumper brackets corroded

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear wheel arch corroded

powersteering pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2007 91,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front anti-roll bar corroded

low air pressure in spare tyre

nearside and offside rear bumper brackets corroded

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear wheel arch corroded

powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2007 88,550 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 88,550 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

unable to check discs and pads

wiper blades smeary

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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L724 CEL is a 1993 Rover 414 in Red 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 L724 CEL, 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 L724 CEL registered?

L724 CEL is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 14 December 1993.

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