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M542 ROA

1995 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 ROA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,742 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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M542 ROA is a 1995 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M542 ROA, 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 M542 ROA registered?

M542 ROA is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M542 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 ROA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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