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P242 LTP

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,066 mi
Last recorded46,066 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 LTP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 46,066 miles

power steering pipes damp

Fail 30 May 2009 46,066 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

power steering pipes damp

Pass 24 May 2008 42,172 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 42,172 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to split

slight leak from front exhaust pipe

Pass 5 Jun 2007 3,764 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 3,764 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 32,723 miles

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

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

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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P242 LTP is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P242 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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What year was P242 LTP registered?

P242 LTP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P242 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 LTP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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