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M979 SSF

1994 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,479 mi
Last recorded55,479 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 SSF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,479 miles

both rear tyres wearing to the inside

nearside front brake fluctuating in the rollers and slight imbalance

nearside inner drive shaft oil seal weeping

offside rear indicator dis coloured

offside rear tyre low tread

oil leak offside engine

power steering pipes damp at tank

radiator poor condition

spare tyre soft

Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre low tread

oil leak offside engine

power steering pipes damp at tank

radiator poor condition

spare tyre soft

both rear tyres wearing to the inside

nearside front brake fluctuating in the rollers and slight imbalance

nearside inner drive shaft oil seal weeping

offside rear indicator dis coloured

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,239 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,897 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,380 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 47,328 miles

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

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

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

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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M979 SSF is a 1994 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M979 SSF, 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 M979 SSF registered?

M979 SSF is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M979 SSF safe to buy?

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