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P606 JSP

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

111,752 mi
Last recorded111,752 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 JSP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 111,752 miles

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

os rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2010 111,752 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

os rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2009 109,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure in mounting

Pass 18 Dec 2009 109,027 miles

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

battery insecure in mounting

Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,866 miles

exhaust corroded/front tyres below on edge/cv gaiters perished/nearside rear foot and handbrake efforts down

Fail 19 Nov 2008 101,866 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded/front tyres below on edge/cv gaiters perished/nearside rear foot and handbrake efforts down

Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,614 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 97,614 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,988 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 91,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 91,691 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 80,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 80,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P606 JSP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P606 JSP, 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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P606 JSP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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