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P221 XUY

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,351 mi
Last recorded151,351 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 XUY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 151,351 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front floor pan ( near wishbone mount)

corrosion to offisde rear main brake pipe

grease applied to both front brake pipes-inspection limited

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,956 miles

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

all tyres worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight surface cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2010 27,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,264 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 26,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,540 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 24,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,582 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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P221 XUY 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 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 P221 XUY, 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 P221 XUY registered?

P221 XUY is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P221 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 XUY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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