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P152 MCS

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,805 mi
Last recorded123,805 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 MCS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2009 123,805 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ADVISE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

ADVISE HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2008 119,505 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 119,505 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre run flat and weakened sidewall

rear seat belts not checked due to baby seats

Pass 7 Aug 2007 115,138 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 115,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 109,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 109,818 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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P152 MCS is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P152 MCS, 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 P152 MCS registered?

P152 MCS is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P152 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P152 MCS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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