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J256 SOJ

1991 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,634 mi
Last recorded119,634 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover 41495,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 SOJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 119,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded End of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 118,321 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,763 miles

front crossmember corroded

nearside outersill corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 111,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front crossmember corroded

nearside outersill corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 109,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion in front subframe

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,681 miles

corrosion in front subframe

Pass 12 Dec 2011 107,648 miles

front subframe and crossmember corroded

n/s/r end of sill corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear brakes unbalanced

Fail 6 Dec 2011 107,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front subframe and crossmember corroded

n/s/r end of sill corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 15 Dec 2010 105,488 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 105,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 102,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,066 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 96,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,139 miles

n/s/f tyre near legal limit on outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2007 90,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre near legal limit on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2006 81,587 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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J256 SOJ is a 1991 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J256 SOJ, 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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J256 SOJ is a 1991 Rover 414, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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