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P234 MOH

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,515 mi
Last recorded75,515 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 MOH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,326 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f floorpan corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,475 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,423 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 35,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,185 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2005 32,153 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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P234 MOH 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 P234 MOH, 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

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What year was P234 MOH registered?

P234 MOH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P234 MOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 MOH 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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