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P227 SPV

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,101 mi
Last recorded91,101 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 SPV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,550 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,889 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Rear tyres worn and perished.

Various brake pipes rusted.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 68,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust corroded.

Rear tyres worn and perished.

Various brake pipes rusted.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,553 miles

n/s front tyre near limit on inner edge ;slight play in n/s steering rack ;rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,322 miles

slight play in n/s front bearing ;brake pipes corroding ;front exhaust pipe slight blow and corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,456 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,822 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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P227 SPV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P227 SPV, 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 P227 SPV registered?

P227 SPV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 15 July 1997.

Is P227 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 SPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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