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L955 TAC

1993 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

67,490 mi
Last recorded67,490 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 TAC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 67,490 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 67,490 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,544 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,807 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 65,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,831 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

os washer not working but ns washer provides sufficient amount

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 63,182 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,759 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 50,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded dog leg (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,578 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,068 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,647 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,166 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 44,166 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,655 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 43,655 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,875 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)

water leak from pipe at rear of engine.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,981 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 11 Oct 2007 41,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,858 miles

oil leak from rocker cover

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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L955 TAC is a 1993 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L955 TAC, 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 L955 TAC registered?

L955 TAC is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L955 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L955 TAC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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