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S297 JOH

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 JOH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 66,849 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 66,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,122 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 61,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,853 miles

O/S/F-N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE + O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,551 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 75 PCT WORN

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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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S297 JOH is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 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 S297 JOH, 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 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S297 JOH registered?

S297 JOH is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S297 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S297 JOH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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