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P24 SAF

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,532 mi
Last recorded81,532 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 SAF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 81,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,391 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 81,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 77,528 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 77,528 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,981 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2006 70,981 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Oct 2005 69,520 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels

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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P24 SAF 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 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 P24 SAF, 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 P24 SAF registered?

P24 SAF is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P24 SAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 SAF 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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