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M197 KNV

1995 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,220 mi
Last recorded104,220 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 KNV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 104,220 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 104,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,401 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 101,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 99,289 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,515 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 96,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 93,831 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 93,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 90,329 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 90,329 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M197 KNV is a 1995 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M197 KNV, 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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M197 KNV is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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