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M88 SJM

1995 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,046 mi
Last recorded65,046 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 41483,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 SJM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 65,046 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 May 2008 65,022 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Vehicle has lowered springs but locate when lowered

Pass 10 May 2007 59,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 54,020 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M88 SJM is a 1995 Rover 414 in Green 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 M88 SJM, 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 M88 SJM registered?

M88 SJM is a 1995 Rover 414, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M88 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 SJM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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