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M725 XVG

1994 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,834 mi
Last recorded70,834 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM725 XVG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,834 miles

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,767 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres on outer edges scrubbed

screen washer jets out of adjustment

Fail 25 Oct 2011 57,741 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

boot open warning lamp stays on

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres on outer edges scrubbed

screen washer jets out of adjustment

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,991 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)

Oil leak

o/s lamp lens cracked & repaired

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,196 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,395 miles

Coolant pipe from thermostat housing corroded and leaking

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,033 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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M725 XVG is a 1994 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M725 XVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M725 XVG registered?

M725 XVG is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M725 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M725 XVG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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