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M12 PDC

1996 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 PDC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,079 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 97,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 97,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 97,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,911 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,506 miles

Front Coolant leak and rear ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 95,506 miles

Front Coolant leak and rear ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,548 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,949 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,728 miles

Oil leak

bothside front outer cv gaitors cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both side outer cv gaitors cracking

rear washer jet blocked

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,076 miles

both side outer cv gaitors cracking

rear washer jet blocked

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,589 miles

bothside outer cv gaitors perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,931 miles

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

o/s & n/s/ c/v gaitors worn

o/s & n/s/rear suspension arm bushes worn

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,931 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s & n/s/ c/v gaitors worn

o/s & n/s/rear suspension arm bushes worn

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,437 miles

nearside front tyre worn from edges

offside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,466 miles

o/s rear lower wishbone bush spliting

o/s rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 85,802 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 85,802 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 84,532 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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M12 PDC is a 1996 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 82,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M12 PDC, 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 30 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M12 PDC registered?

M12 PDC is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is M12 PDC safe to buy?

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