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P226 LTP

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,633 mi
Last recorded157,633 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 LTP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 157,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 157,602 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 155,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 155,687 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 153,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 148,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 143,403 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 143,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 132,872 miles

Headlamp beam patterns only just visible. Rear exhaust corroded at front end but not blowing. Slight power stering fluid weep from hose joint on pump. N/side front tyre worn on inner edge. O/side front to rear brake pipe surface corroded at rear.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 132,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp beam patterns only just visible. Rear exhaust corroded at front end but not blowing. Slight power stering fluid weep from hose joint on pump. N/side front tyre worn on inner edge. O/side front to rear brake pipe surface corroded at rear.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 125,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 118,893 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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P226 LTP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P226 LTP, 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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P226 LTP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P226 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 LTP shows 12 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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