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J512 DGF

1991 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,890 mi
Last recorded33,890 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 41495,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 DGF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2010 33,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy corrossion forming nearside rear sill

Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,746 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 29,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,605 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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J512 DGF is a 1991 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J512 DGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J512 DGF registered?

J512 DGF is a 1991 Rover 414, first registered on 19 September 1991.

Is J512 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J512 DGF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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