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M881 SVU

1995 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,676 mi
Last recorded90,676 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 SVU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 90,676 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 90,623 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 83,275 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 74,554 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 74,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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M881 SVU is a 1995 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M881 SVU, 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 M881 SVU registered?

M881 SVU is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M881 SVU safe to buy?

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