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M729 OOE

1995 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,921 mi
Last recorded61,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM729 OOE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 58,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 52,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,469 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,040 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,731 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 27,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 4 Jun 2010 27,574 miles

Total effort to the service brakes is just 55%, which is mainly the result of not enough use.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,967 miles

Both near side and off side rear tyres are cracking on the surface due to age and it is recommended they be changed soon.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,549 miles

Both rear tyres are beginning to shaw their age, but they are still OK.

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 26,026 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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M729 OOE is a 1995 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 83,156 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 M729 OOE, 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 31 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M729 OOE registered?

M729 OOE is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 22 February 1995.

Is M729 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M729 OOE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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