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J369 SOV

1991 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,410 mi
Last recorded42,410 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover 41495,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ369 SOV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 42,410 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS CORROSION

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WHEEL TRIMS ARE FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside of the vehicle has surface corossion

wheel trims are fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2025 42,358 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside of the vehicle has surface corossion

wheel trims are fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 37,516 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 37,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 35,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 33,906 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 31,808 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 31,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate is cracked

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,817 miles

Front number plate cracked but readable

Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,683 miles

possible tracking out advise check

slight oil leak around sump area

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,596 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 28,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,900 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 27,900 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,631 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low 2mm on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,135 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 27,135 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,605 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 26,586 miles

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

nearside rear of sill corroded, but has been filled

nearside track-rod end has slight leakage of grease from ball-joint

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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J369 SOV is a 1991 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J369 SOV, 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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J369 SOV is a 1991 Rover 414, first registered on 24 October 1991.

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