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M234 PVT

1994 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

133,086 mi
Last recorded133,086 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 PVT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 133,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 131,297 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 128,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,646 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 124,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 123,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,582 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,675 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,890 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both lower sills are starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 82,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,039 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 74,971 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 67,955 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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M234 PVT is a 1994 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 86,236 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 M234 PVT, 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 32 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M234 PVT registered?

M234 PVT is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M234 PVT safe to buy?

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