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P278 DVA

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 DVA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,457 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 84,452 miles

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,590 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,816 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 70,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 67,201 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,986 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,291 miles

all tyres just legal worn to inside edges advise change

Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,766 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 50,799 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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P278 DVA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P278 DVA, 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 P278 DVA registered?

P278 DVA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P278 DVA safe to buy?

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