1996 Rover 414 1.4L Petrol · P679 RFW
1996 Rover 414 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 58,890 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 414
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/01/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1396cc
P679 RFW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2007
- 58,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P679 RFW Mileage History
- 14/08/200656,433 mi
- 14/08/200656,433 mi
- 14/09/200758,890 mi+2,457 mi
- 14/09/200758,890 mi
Average of roughly 2,265 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P679 RFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 414 (P679 RFW) between August 2006 and September 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.