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P255 TMV

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,712 mi
Last recorded43,712 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 TMV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,712 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

car only just met emission requirements after several attempts

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,693 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 43,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 43,691 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded and covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 43,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise under body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2015 37,027 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 37,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 27,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,430 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 26,330 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,330 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,064 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 19,827 miles

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

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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P255 TMV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P255 TMV, 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 P255 TMV registered?

P255 TMV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is P255 TMV safe to buy?

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