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P196 EBL

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,073 mi
Last recorded106,073 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 EBL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,073 miles

rear brakes on limit

both front floors have some rust

exahust has some rust

o/s/r traling arm bush slitly deboded

Fail 13 Jul 2009 106,073 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front floors rusted

exhaust has some corrosion

offside rear centre trailing arm bush debonding

Pass 11 Jul 2008 96,554 miles

minimum reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Jul 2008 96,516 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

minimum reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,286 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 90,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 81,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 69,216 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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P196 EBL is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P196 EBL, 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 P196 EBL registered?

P196 EBL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P196 EBL safe to buy?

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