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J178 UOV

1992 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,514 mi
Last recorded69,514 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2005
Typical for 1992 Rover 41493,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 UOV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2005 69,514 miles

1 all suspension bushes front and rear cracking 2all suspension components starting to rust 3 os ns outer sills starting to rust

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 69,514 miles

1 all suspension bushes front and rear cracking 2all suspension components starting to rust 3 os ns outer sills starting to rust

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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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J178 UOV is a 1992 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 93,954 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 J178 UOV, 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 34 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 J178 UOV registered?

J178 UOV is a 1992 Rover 414, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J178 UOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J178 UOV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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