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P233 DJE

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,526 mi
Last recorded137,526 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 DJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 137,526 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 137,526 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 137,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2011 137,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 136,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake could do with adjustment.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2010 136,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake could do with adjustment.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 136,012 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 122,542 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 122,542 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 98,405 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 98,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 75,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 75,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,546 miles

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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P233 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P233 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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P233 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P233 DJE safe to buy?

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