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M23 GDV

1994 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,868 mi
Last recorded88,868 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 GDV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 88,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 82,828 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

exhaust emissions close to acceptable limits.

front subframe corroding.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

play in steering rack.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 82,828 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

exhaust emissions close to acceptable limits.

front subframe corroding.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

play in steering rack.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,375 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,375 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,571 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine mounting on gear box loose.

front anti roll bar links starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to crack+perish.

oil leak.

slight weep around power steering system.

wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

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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M23 GDV is a 1994 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M23 GDV, 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 M23 GDV registered?

M23 GDV is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M23 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 GDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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