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L831 DPF

1993 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,742 mi
Last recorded105,742 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 DPF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 105,742 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 105,726 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 103,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 103,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front drop link bush bonding starting to fail

off side front drop link bush splitting

off side front tyre getting low

rear silencer starting to blow

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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L831 DPF is a 1993 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L831 DPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L831 DPF?

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What year was L831 DPF registered?

L831 DPF is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L831 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L831 DPF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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