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P459 DJE

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,793 mi
Last recorded139,793 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 DJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 139,793 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 139,790 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 122,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,781 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 108,781 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 102,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,990 miles

both rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,313 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,997 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 83,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

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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P459 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P459 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 P459 DJE registered?

P459 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P459 DJE safe to buy?

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