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M893 CHP

1994 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,374 mi
Last recorded130,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 CHP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,374 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 130,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn on inner and out edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 127,472 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 124,798 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 121,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 121,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 118,942 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 118,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 115,578 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

advize tracking rear adjustor are at end of travel

n/s wiper split but clears

Fail 6 Oct 2010 115,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

advize tracking rear adjustor are at end of travel

n/s wiper split but clears

Pass 12 Oct 2009 112,882 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 112,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2008 108,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advize rear tracking tracking adjust bolt in diffrent place?

brake pedal anti slip worn, but not to excess.

front wipers poor condition

n/s/f cv boot weaping from join slightly stick togeter one used

rear brakes noisy on operation.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 108,031 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn, but not to excess.

front wipers poor condition

rear brakes noisy on operation.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 103,798 miles

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

light corrosion present on front suspension components.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

water pump noisey.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 103,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

light corrosion present on front suspension components.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,337 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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M893 CHP is a 1994 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M893 CHP, 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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M893 CHP is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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