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N318 JNG

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 JNG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2009 94,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,153 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,612 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 69,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,645 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 66,645 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,563 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,342 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,901 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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N318 JNG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 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 N318 JNG, 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 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N318 JNG registered?

N318 JNG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is N318 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 JNG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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