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M209 LFX

1995 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM209 LFX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2012 128,159 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

engine over heating

general surface corrosion

parking brake has travel

Pass 20 Oct 2011 114,257 miles

Anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Both front cv Boots perishing

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Handbrake travel, recommend attention

Oil leaks

Power steering feed pipes damp

Rear Number Plate loose, Recommend attention

Rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Signs of corrosion fuel tank/rear suspension components

Slight play in steering rack

Stone chips and scratches windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2011 114,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both front cv Boots perishing

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Front tyres worn on edges bald on inner edgesm, Recommend Attention

Handbrake travel, recommend attention

Oil leaks

Power steering feed pipes damp

Rear Number Plate loose, Recommend attention

Rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Signs of corrosion fuel tank/rear suspension components

Slight play in steering rack

Stone chips and scratches windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,134 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both outer CV boots perishing

headlamp beam patterns poor

plastic trim covering outer sills

signs of fluid around brake master cylinder

weep from power steering reservoir/hoses

Fail 15 Oct 2010 97,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both outer CV boots perishing

headlamp beam patterns poor

plastic trim covering outer sills

signs of fluid around brake master cylinder

weep from power steering reservoir/hoses

Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,041 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 79,967 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,704 miles

boot cluttered

both front tyres close to limit of wear

stone chip in windscreen zone A close to fail

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,265 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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M209 LFX is a 1995 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M209 LFX, 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 M209 LFX registered?

M209 LFX is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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