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P21 CFV

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 CFV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,864 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 108,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,259 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 104,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 91,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,501 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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P21 CFV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P21 CFV, 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

How do I check the history of P21 CFV?

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What year was P21 CFV registered?

P21 CFV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P21 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 CFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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