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P138 DJE

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,067 mi
Last recorded99,067 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 DJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 99,067 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 99,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

front brakes slightly out of balance

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges of tyres

both rear large void bushes slight play and perrished

radiator in a poor condition

rear wiper rubber badly split

Pass 27 Nov 2006 88,792 miles

Both rear viod bushes slightly perrished

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Nov 2006 88,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

both rear void bushes slightly perrished and play

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 1 Nov 2006 88,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P138 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 P138 DJE, 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 P138 DJE registered?

P138 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P138 DJE safe to buy?

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