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P219 EBL

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,078 mi
Last recorded111,078 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 EBL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 111,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

all suspension dust covers perished

both front floors surface corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 109,841 miles

Both front CV gaiters perished

Brake fluid level low

Fail 2 Jun 2011 109,841 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front CV gaiters perished

Brake fluid level low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,431 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 108,431 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both fron t tyres worn inner edge

Both front CV gaiters heavily perished

No headlamp beam patterns

Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,794 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2009 106,794 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2007 104,062 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 104,062 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wet day

Pass 30 Nov 2006 102,060 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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P219 EBL is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P219 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 P219 EBL registered?

P219 EBL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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