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J23 GBV

1991 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 41495,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 GBV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,230 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 123,229 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 122,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 111,688 miles

slight corr on both rear back plate brake pipes

slight handbrake travel

Fail 10 Mar 2008 111,688 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)

slight corr on both rear back plate brake pipes

slight handbrake travel

Pass 10 Mar 2007 100,610 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 100,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

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

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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J23 GBV is a 1991 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J23 GBV, 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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What year was J23 GBV registered?

J23 GBV is a 1991 Rover 414, first registered on 31 August 1991.

Is J23 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 GBV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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