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M628 KJW

1994 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,022 mi
Last recorded156,022 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM628 KJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 156,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 139,249 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 139,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 122,471 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 122,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 107,658 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 107,658 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 98,830 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2008 98,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 94,809 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 94,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 93,158 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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M628 KJW is a 1994 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M628 KJW, 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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M628 KJW is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 26 September 1994.

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