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L965 HEC

1993 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,719 mi
Last recorded140,719 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 HEC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2010 140,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 140,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 140,549 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 140,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 140,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 132,780 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 132,767 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 125,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 125,229 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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L965 HEC is a 1993 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L965 HEC, 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 L965 HEC registered?

L965 HEC is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L965 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L965 HEC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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