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J183 TOV

1991 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,911 mi
Last recorded116,911 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Rover 41495,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 TOV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 116,869 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,782 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,345 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 111,340 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,331 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,411 miles

brake pipes are greased

Fail 13 Mar 2015 107,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes are greased

o/s/rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,498 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 70,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,863 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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J183 TOV is a 1991 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J183 TOV, 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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J183 TOV is a 1991 Rover 414, first registered on 10 December 1991.

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