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M738 DFL

1995 Rover 414

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,660 mi
Last recorded72,660 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 DFL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 72,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,502 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

top hose leaking ( pin hole)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 65,242 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 65,242 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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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M738 DFL is a 1995 Rover 414 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M738 DFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M738 DFL registered?

M738 DFL is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M738 DFL safe to buy?

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