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M351 ROJ

1995 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,239 mi
Last recorded137,239 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 ROJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 137,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler and breather pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil sump is corroded

Rear exhaust rubber hanger is deteriorated

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 136,676 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler and breather pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil sump is corroded

Rear exhaust rubber hanger is deteriorated

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 135,671 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes are corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2021 133,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 133,573 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 132,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 131,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 129,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 129,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 126,922 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 125,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 123,152 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 123,148 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 120,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 117,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 114,116 miles

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

offside front floor pan damaged

Fail 15 May 2012 114,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres prished

offside front floor pan damaged

Pass 11 May 2011 110,606 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 108,001 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box rubbers split/snapped

o/s chassis rail damaged

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 14 May 2010 108,001 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box rubbers split/snapped

o/s chassis rail damaged

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 104,517 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box rubber split

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Apr 2009 104,517 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box rubber split

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2008 100,354 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 100,233 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 97,037 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 96,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 91,676 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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M351 ROJ is a 1995 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M351 ROJ, 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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M351 ROJ is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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