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P204 SCL

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,287 mi
Last recorded75,287 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 SCL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,287 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 75,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,008 miles

BRAKE PIPE INTO O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE

CATALIC CONVERTOR INTERNALS RATTLING

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES

EMISSION TEST JUST PASSABLE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

N/S FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODING

N/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 19 Mar 2010 73,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

BRAKE PIPE INTO O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE

CATALIC CONVERTOR INTERNALS RATTLING

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES

EMISSION TEST JUST PASSABLE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

N/S FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODING

N/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 7 Mar 2009 69,421 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

CATALIC INTERNALS RATTLING

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPE

N/S FRONT FLOOR PAN STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 8 Mar 2008 65,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,917 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 61,916 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,451 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

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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P204 SCL is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P204 SCL, 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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P204 SCL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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