MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R889 JGH is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R889 JGH, 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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How do I check the history of R889 JGH?
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What year was R889 JGH registered?
R889 JGH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R889 JGH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R889 JGH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R889 JGH have outstanding finance?
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