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P708 WGJ

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,419 mi
Last recorded109,419 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 WGJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,419 miles

Battery insecure

Rear o/s door handle comes off Front brake dics showing wear

oil down to min front wiper blades

sill / wheelarch covers fitted can not see under them

Fail 30 Aug 2010 109,389 miles

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

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear o/s door handle comes off Front brake dics showing wear

oil down to min front wiper blades

sill / wheelarch covers fitted can not see under them

Pass 11 Aug 2009 106,963 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 106,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 94,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 88,802 miles

both rear large suspension arm bushes splitting.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 88,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear large suspension arm bushes splitting

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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P708 WGJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P708 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P708 WGJ registered?

P708 WGJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P708 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 WGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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