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P121 YFE

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

100,481 mi
Last recorded100,481 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 YFE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 100,481 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,592 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 94,491 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,709 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 90,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,529 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 80,510 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 80,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake pipe to nearside rear hub showing signs of corrosion.

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

front exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion.

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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P121 YFE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P121 YFE, 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 P121 YFE registered?

P121 YFE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P121 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 YFE shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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