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P164 DEP

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,641 mi
Last recorded75,641 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 DEP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,641 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Apr 2011 70,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 70,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,436 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,348 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 61,348 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,631 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 24 Feb 2007 49,551 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 49,454 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,615 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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P164 DEP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P164 DEP, 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 P164 DEP registered?

P164 DEP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P164 DEP safe to buy?

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