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P177 LYC

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,179 mi
Last recorded105,179 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 LYC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 105,179 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

o/s/r steel brake pipe badly corrroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 100,970 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

o/s/r brake sticking

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,211 miles

both front cv boots peirshed

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes under bonnet damp

Fail 2 Oct 2008 97,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front cv boots peirshed

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes under bonnet damp

Pass 9 Oct 2007 93,868 miles

both radius arm bushes spliting

front brakes slow to release

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,659 miles

rear radius arm bushes worn and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2005 83,058 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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P177 LYC is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P177 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P177 LYC registered?

P177 LYC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P177 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 LYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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