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P285 RNG

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,117 mi
Last recorded75,117 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 RNG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,117 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,085 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floors slightly corroded

both rear traing arm bushes slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads on limit

front exhaust flexy has a slight blow

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

offside rear wheel arch slightly damaged

several corrosion spots on several pannels

Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,695 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to centre exhaust has a slight blow

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded behind cover

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly perished

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

nearside wiper blade slightly perished

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside rear wheel arch area slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2009 61,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,761 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)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 39,198 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,198 miles

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

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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P285 RNG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P285 RNG, 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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P285 RNG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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