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P758 JJW

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,565 mi
Last recorded136,565 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 JJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 136,565 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both (3.1.6b)

Front both floor, jacking point slightly slightly

Offside Rear Inner wheel arches has traces body filler

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both wheel arches bubbling with corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 133,269 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 133,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 129,098 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,798 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 124,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 121,092 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 121,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,472 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 117,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 114,625 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 114,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 111,321 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 107,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 104,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 101,093 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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P758 JJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P758 JJW, 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 P758 JJW registered?

P758 JJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P758 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P758 JJW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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