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P132 MLW

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,439 mi
Last recorded90,439 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 MLW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,670 miles

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

Surface corrosion in nearside and offside front chassis rails.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 86,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Surface corrosion in nearside and offside front chassis rails.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,243 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 82,243 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 78,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,739 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,225 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 68,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 62,964 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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P132 MLW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P132 MLW, 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 P132 MLW registered?

P132 MLW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P132 MLW safe to buy?

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