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M197 UES

1995 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,586 mi
Last recorded102,586 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 UES
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 102,586 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Radiator in poor condition

Slight free play in offside of steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2006 102,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight free play in offside of steering rack

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 UES is a 1995 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M197 UES?

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What year was M197 UES registered?

M197 UES is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M197 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M197 UES shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M197 UES have outstanding finance?

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