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M137 VDO

1995 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,721 mi
Last recorded103,721 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 VDO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,721 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 103,657 miles

BOTH OUTRE CV BOOTS PERISHED

O/S/F RACK BOOT PERISHED

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch covered with heavily sealant

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch covered with heavily sealant

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 101,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 94,470 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,515 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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M137 VDO is a 1995 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 83,156 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 M137 VDO, 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 31 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M137 VDO registered?

M137 VDO is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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