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M942 THE

1994 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 THE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

smoking on start up

Fail 22 Jun 2012 123,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

smoking on start up

Pass 15 Jun 2011 118,671 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front side light has a smalll delay in operation

offside front track rod end has play

oil leak noted from gear box area

oil leak noted from sump area

rear brakes have low effort

Fail 3 Jun 2011 118,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front side light has a smalll delay in operation

offside front track rod end has play

oil leak noted from gear box area

oil leak noted from sump area

rear brakes have low effort

Pass 17 Apr 2010 114,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 110,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 104,819 miles

offside and nearside front constant velocity joint boots perishing

signs of power steering fluid around header tank

slight gearbox leak

Fail 7 Jan 2008 104,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside and nearside front constant velocity joint boots perishing

signs of power steering fluid around header tank

slight gearbox leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 100,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 95,291 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 95,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M942 THE is a 1994 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M942 THE, 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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What year was M942 THE registered?

M942 THE is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M942 THE safe to buy?

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