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L840 PKY

1994 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,638 mi
Last recorded66,638 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 PKY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 66,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,889 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 65,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,699 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,457 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,281 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 65,281 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,792 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 64,792 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,240 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 63,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,564 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 62,726 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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L840 PKY is a 1994 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L840 PKY, 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.

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What year was L840 PKY registered?

L840 PKY is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 17 July 1994.

Is L840 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L840 PKY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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