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L850 PDM

1993 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,216 mi
Last recorded35,216 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 PDM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 35,216 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 35,197 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 35,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 34,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,569 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,510 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,473 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,889 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,379 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,362 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,849 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,435 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,018 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,892 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,637 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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L850 PDM is a 1993 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L850 PDM, 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

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What year was L850 PDM registered?

L850 PDM is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L850 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 PDM shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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