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M97 FRP

1994 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 41486,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 FRP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 87,195 miles

both front antiroll bar link rod bushes starting to split/ wear

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

centre exhaust slight leak

emissions first test failed

engine sump starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust

oil leak

outer sills starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2007 86,465 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/lower swivel joint has no split pin(lock-tight used).

Fail 17 Dec 2007 86,438 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/lower swivel joint has no split pin(lock-tight used).

Pass 9 Dec 2006 84,826 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 84,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 80,821 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 80,644 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)

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M97 FRP is a 1994 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M97 FRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M97 FRP registered?

M97 FRP is a 1994 Rover 414, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M97 FRP safe to buy?

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