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M271 VSP

1995 Rover 414

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,333 mi
Last recorded69,333 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 VSP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,333 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,141 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,711 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

thermostat pipe slight leak , radiator corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

thermostat pipe slight leak , radiator corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,201 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 57,201 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,242 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 52,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,965 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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M271 VSP is a 1995 Rover 414 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 M271 VSP, 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 M271 VSP registered?

M271 VSP is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M271 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M271 VSP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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