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P247 SCL

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,735 mi
Last recorded70,735 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 SCL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,460 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,167 miles

Front registration plate damaged slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,141 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear tyres incorrect rotation

Front registration plate damaged slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,072 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,380 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,354 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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P247 SCL 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 88.9%.

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 P247 SCL, 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 P247 SCL registered?

P247 SCL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P247 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 SCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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