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P104 WFW

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,858 mi
Last recorded67,858 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 WFW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,858 miles

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

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

coolant level low

nsf wheel arch excessively correded

o/s rear wheel arches deteriated

osr swing arm/axle bush deteriated

plastic sill covers fitted

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likley to be misread

Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,858 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

coolant level low

nsf wheel arch excessively correded

o/s rear wheel arches deteriated

osr swing arm/axle bush deteriated

plastic sill covers fitted

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likley to be misread

Pass 23 Feb 2013 64,737 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

nsf wheel arch excessively corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf wheel arch excessively corroded

osr swing arm/axle bush deteriated

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 64,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

nsf wheel arch excessively corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf wheel arch excessively corroded

osr swing arm/axle bush deteriated

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf outer cv boot perrished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,701 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,701 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,363 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 48,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,786 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,938 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 36,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear 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.

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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P104 WFW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P104 WFW, 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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What year was P104 WFW registered?

P104 WFW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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