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L973 HEC

1993 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,963 mi
Last recorded58,963 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 HEC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,963 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 58,961 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,278 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,794 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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L973 HEC is a 1993 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L973 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 L973 HEC registered?

L973 HEC is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L973 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L973 HEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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