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P205 JSR

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,785 mi
Last recorded83,785 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 JSR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,515 miles

off side rear brake slight bind / low reading on foot brake

rear wiper blade split

slight play near side top ball joint

slight rust brake pipes

slight splits rear suspension front eye bushes

wheel nuts not checked covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2008 79,069 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 73,581 miles

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

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

un able to check wheel secuyrity as covers fitted

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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P205 JSR is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P205 JSR, 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 P205 JSR registered?

P205 JSR is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P205 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 JSR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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