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M461 JBD

1995 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

96,402 mi
Last recorded96,402 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 JBD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2011 96,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch is very badly worn.Replacement is advised.

Nearside rear trailing arm bush heavily cracking.

Offside front wheel trim missing.

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,055 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2010 91,021 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

windscreen chipped

engine runs very hot

exhaust corroded

gearbox very noisey

nearside rear trailing arm bush perished

oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,905 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links bushs heavily perrished ( advise replacement )

both front tyres worn low and perrished 175 65 14

both outer c.v. gaitors perrished

both rear trailing arm bushs in poor condition

hand brake travel

movement in off side side off steering rack

near side chassis rail and near side sill damaged

near side head lamp aim on upper limit

oil leaks

wind screen chipped + both front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2009 86,905 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop links bushs heavily perrished ( advise replacement )

both front tyres worn low and perrished 175 65 14

both outer c.v. gaitors perrished

both rear trailing arm bushs in poor condition

hand brake travel

movement in off side side off steering rack

near side chassis rail and near side sill damaged

near side head lamp aim on upper limit

oil leaks

wind screen chipped + both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,180 miles

chips in windscreen

front tyres perishing

movement in o/s track rod end

oil leaks

steering rack damp

Fail 17 Mar 2008 84,180 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)

chips in windscreen

front tyres perishing

movement in o/s track rod end

oil leaks

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,446 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 81,417 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement in steering rack

off side front wheel damaged

off side rear trailing arm bush perrished < advise replacement >

Pass 6 Mar 2006 77,911 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 77,911 miles

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

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

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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M461 JBD is a 1995 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M461 JBD, 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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M461 JBD is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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