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P143 DJE

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,305 mi
Last recorded139,305 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 DJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 139,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 139,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 138,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 138,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 133,843 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre perrished on inner wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 129,786 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 124,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 121,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 116,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 109,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,975 miles

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

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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P143 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 81.8%.

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 P143 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P143 DJE registered?

P143 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P143 DJE safe to buy?

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