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M492 RBV

1994 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 RBV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 114,902 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2013 114,896 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

handbrake travel

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2012 107,429 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,936 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,598 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,203 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn

play in n/s rack arm

Fail 18 Apr 2008 90,202 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn

play in n/s rack arm

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,146 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 88,146 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 87,187 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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M492 RBV is a 1994 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M492 RBV, 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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M492 RBV is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is M492 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M492 RBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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