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P864 FJF

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,861 mi
Last recorded89,861 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 FJF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2016 89,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On or past legal limit in places (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads wearing thing

Front discs worn and corroded

Metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre close and perished

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

Offside front brake backing plate corroded

Signs of corrosion in several areas

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,780 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s front floor areas slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,303 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 63,303 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,806 miles

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

corrosion to offside front wing area and general corrosion to underneath

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,760 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,760 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,198 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,383 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 38,383 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 33,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,360 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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P864 FJF is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P864 FJF, 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 P864 FJF registered?

P864 FJF is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P864 FJF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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