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J129 MUD

1991 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,499 mi
Last recorded176,499 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Rover 41495,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 MUD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 176,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 176,499 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 171,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 166,446 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer And Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

O/S Steering Rack End Has Play

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 163,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 158,252 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 158,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 154,336 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 154,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 150,062 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 150,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 145,700 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Poor washer aim

Rear view mirror missing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 145,700 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Poor washer aim

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 138,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center mirror missing

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover broken

Fail 23 Mar 2010 138,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center mirror missing

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover broken

Pass 16 Mar 2009 134,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 130,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 126,229 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

n/s rear sill very rusty

Pass 5 May 2006 124,363 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt buckel /cover damage

Fail 5 May 2006 124,363 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt buckel /cover damage

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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J129 MUD is a 1991 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1991 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,286 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 J129 MUD, 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 35 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J129 MUD is a 1991 Rover 414, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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