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M681 WHC

1994 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,787 mi
Last recorded49,787 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM681 WHC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 49,787 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)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Sep 2015 47,888 miles

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

both c/v gaitors perished

drivers door check strap defective

front exhaust braided sleeve split

Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,856 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,783 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 40,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,418 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres on the limit on inner edges (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,748 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 33,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perihed

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,152 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,835 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,634 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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M681 WHC is a 1994 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M681 WHC, 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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What year was M681 WHC registered?

M681 WHC is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M681 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M681 WHC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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