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P248 NJW

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 NJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,977 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 84,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,569 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 79,569 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,371 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,189 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 60,189 miles

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

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

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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P248 NJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P248 NJW, 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 P248 NJW registered?

P248 NJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P248 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 NJW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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