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M491 TDC

1995 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,081 mi
Last recorded98,081 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 TDC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 98,081 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

offside front track rod has slight play

Fail 11 May 2007 98,053 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 84,839 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 84,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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M491 TDC is a 1995 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M491 TDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M491 TDC registered?

M491 TDC is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 9 May 1995.

Is M491 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 TDC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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