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P234 DJE

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,007 mi
Last recorded81,007 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 DJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,007 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 80,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM MAIN BUSHS ARE CRACKED

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS ARE RUSTY AND UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM THE POWER STEERING

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,217 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 63,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 59,751 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,247 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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P234 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P234 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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What year was P234 DJE registered?

P234 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P234 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 DJE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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