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M768 KOV

1994 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,844 mi
Last recorded163,844 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM768 KOV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 163,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

areas of corrosion on inner sill & floor

Fail 5 Feb 2019 163,844 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch holed by corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

areas of corrosion on inner sill & floor

Pass 5 Feb 2018 159,621 miles

signs of corrosion in rear sills & wheel arches

Fail 5 Feb 2018 159,621 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

signs of corrosion in rear sills & wheel arches

Pass 31 Jan 2017 154,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 154,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 150,250 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 150,181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 145,414 miles

Rear of both sills corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 139,094 miles

signs of corrosion in rear of sills.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 138,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

signs of corrosion in rear of sills.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 132,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 127,034 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 119,270 miles

sills corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 110,764 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 110,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 101,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 92,841 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 92,841 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 85,532 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 85,532 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 79,542 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,542 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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M768 KOV is a 1994 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 M768 KOV, 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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M768 KOV is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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