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P292 KJM

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,854 mi
Last recorded121,854 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 KJM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 121,854 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 121,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 113,062 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 113,020 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)

offside front tyre on legal limit

small blow from front pipe

Pass 20 Apr 2010 110,211 miles

brake fluid near minimum.

cv boots perishing.

front exhaust pipe corroding and starting to leak.

radiator deteriorating.

rear trailing arm bushes perishing.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 110,211 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake fluid near minimum.

cv boots perishing.

freeplay/travel in parking brake lever.

front brake pads getting thin.

front exhaust pipe corroding and starting to leak.

radiator deteriorating.

rear trailing arm bushes perishing.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 107,007 miles

front exhaust pipe corroding and starting to leak.

nearside rear parking and service brake becoming lazy.

rear trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 104,429 miles

nearside rear service brake becoming lazy.

rear trailing arm bushes perishing.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 104,429 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear service brake becoming lazy.

rear trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 101,301 miles

rear trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 3 May 2006 98,261 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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P292 KJM is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P292 KJM, 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 P292 KJM registered?

P292 KJM is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P292 KJM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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