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R41 JJE

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,027 mi
Last recorded100,027 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 JJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2012 100,027 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 28 May 2011 92,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight power steering oil leak.

Pass 25 May 2010 86,470 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,187 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 82,187 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,902 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 79,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 71,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,411 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 66,411 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 60,228 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 60,228 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear section exhaust corroded not blowing n/s/f o/s/ftyres wearing inner edges

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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R41 JJE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R41 JJE, 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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R41 JJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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