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M797 POA

1995 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,576 mi
Last recorded81,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 POA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 81,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2008 73,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 73,989 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,874 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,210 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 53,963 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 53,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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M797 POA is a 1995 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M797 POA, 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 M797 POA registered?

M797 POA is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M797 POA safe to buy?

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