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M720 VDM

1994 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,544 mi
Last recorded37,544 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM720 VDM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,544 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 37,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,621 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 37,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,765 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,459 miles

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 19 Jan 2013 36,161 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,853 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 34,816 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 32,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 30,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,237 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 26,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 24,162 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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M720 VDM is a 1994 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M720 VDM, 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 M720 VDM registered?

M720 VDM is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M720 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M720 VDM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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