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R42 JJE

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,737 mi
Last recorded45,737 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 JJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,737 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES SPLIT

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 1.6MM 175/65/14T

Fail 17 Apr 2009 45,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES SPLIT

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 1.6MM 175/65/14T

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,128 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,128 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,888 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 40,888 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 36,670 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2005 36,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

advise nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R42 JJE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R42 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R42 JJE?

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What year was R42 JJE registered?

R42 JJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R42 JJE safe to buy?

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