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L740 MWA

1993 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,935 mi
Last recorded118,935 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 MWA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 118,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 117,990 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 117,970 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 116,534 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 116,512 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 115,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 113,761 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 112,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 110,683 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 110,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 108,652 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 108,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 105,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 103,392 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 100,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2007 100,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 97,663 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 94,365 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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L740 MWA is a 1993 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L740 MWA, 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 L740 MWA registered?

L740 MWA is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L740 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L740 MWA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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