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M698 NBU

1994 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,254 mi
Last recorded87,254 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 NBU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,739 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 82,732 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 80,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 80,301 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,064 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 74,047 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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M698 NBU is a 1994 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M698 NBU, 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 M698 NBU registered?

M698 NBU is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M698 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M698 NBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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