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P123 DVA

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 DVA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 79,067 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 79,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,787 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 75,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,176 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 40,405 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,390 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 37,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P123 DVA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P123 DVA, 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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P123 DVA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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