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P142 DJE

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,657 mi
Last recorded119,657 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 DJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,657 miles

Nearside 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 31 Mar 2010 112,626 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 112,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 111,210 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Power steering rack damp

Radiator starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Mar 2009 111,810 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Power steering rack damp

Radiator starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Apr 2008 108,404 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 108,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 102,717 miles

o/s and n/s c/v boots starting to split

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2007 102,717 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s c/v boots showing sign of perishing

small stone chips in wind screen

Fail 14 Mar 2006 96,395 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside door step in a state of corrosion, not excessive at the time of test

rear wiper blade split

steering & c.v boots starting to perish

track-rod end dust boots starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,395 miles

nearside door step in a state of corrosion, not excessive at the time of test

rear wiper blade split

steering & c.v boots starting to perish

track-rod end dust boots starting to perish

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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P142 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P142 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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P142 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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