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P126 MOH

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 MOH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2007 91,730 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 91,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT CV GAITERS BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / BOTH WILL REQUIRE REPLACING AT LATER DATE

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARMS / LARGE BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / STARTING TO SPLIT / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P........

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED / WEAK IN PLACES / BACK BOX STARTING TO SPLIT AT PIPE SECTION INTO B/BOX BECOMING WEAK / FLEXING SLIGHTLY

OTHER BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

SEVERE OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE / ADVISE TO STEAM CLEAN / FURTHER INSPECT

UNDERSIDE / ALL COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,062 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 88,061 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P126 MOH is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P126 MOH, 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 P126 MOH registered?

P126 MOH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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