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P962 DJE

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,643 mi
Last recorded81,643 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 DJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,643 miles

o/s front door handle fulty

Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s front door handle fulty

Fail 29 Jul 2010 74,778 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,778 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,066 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,928 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 65,882 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,376 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s n/s front foors slighty correded

Pass 5 Aug 2006 57,116 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 54,377 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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P962 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 P962 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P962 DJE registered?

P962 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P962 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P962 DJE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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