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M687 DMR

1994 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,850 mi
Last recorded89,850 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 DMR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,850 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to engine overheating (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested Due to engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Slight leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,369 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,153 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 88,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,868 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 85,392 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,377 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 81,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,293 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 79,293 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,167 miles

o/s front wiper worn

slight play steering arms

Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,142 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 71,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 66,404 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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M687 DMR is a 1994 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M687 DMR, 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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M687 DMR is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 27 October 1994.

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