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P121 YPN

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,624 mi
Last recorded186,624 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 186,624 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 186,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 181,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake travel

Fail 3 Oct 2008 181,633 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hand brake travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 173,616 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

damp around power steering

Fail 13 Sep 2007 173,329 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

damp around power steering

Pass 3 Oct 2006 153,710 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 151,468 miles

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 YPN is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P121 YPN registered?

P121 YPN is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P121 YPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 YPN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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