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P314 AJT

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,860 mi
Last recorded104,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 AJT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 104,860 miles

1 segment of high level brake light not working.

Both front floors corroded.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre 2mm.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 101,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2010 101,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2008 97,029 miles

1 segment high level brake light not working.

Both front floors corroded.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

p.a.s. belt splitting.

Fail 31 Dec 2008 97,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1 segment high level brake light not working.

Both front floors corroded.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

p.a.s. belt splitting.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 91,458 miles

1 segment of high level brake light not working.

Both sides rear arm bushes deterioated on limit.

Engine oil on min.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f floor corroded.

p.a.s. steering belt shows age.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,458 miles

Engine oil on min.

1 segment of high level brake light not working.

Both sides rear arm bushes deterioated on limit.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f floor corroded.

p.a.s. steering belt shows age.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,049 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 84,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 75,529 miles

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

both rear arm bushes show age

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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P314 AJT is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P314 AJT, 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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P314 AJT is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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