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P188 JOV

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 JOV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 92,023 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 92,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,179 miles

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

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

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

offside driveshaft seal leaking?

radiator in poor condition

unable to check outer sills correctly, due to manufacturors plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,068 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,606 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 78,566 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 73,932 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 73,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nail in off side rear tyre

near side front tyre worn on both edges VERY close to limit advise tracking check

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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P188 JOV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P188 JOV, 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 P188 JOV registered?

P188 JOV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P188 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 JOV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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