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P437 UGT

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,450 mi
Last recorded98,450 miles
Recorded on19 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 UGT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2007 98,450 miles

both outer c.v boot showing signs of wear

signs of wear to rad but not yet leaking

slight leak from power steering pipes

some play in both front track rod edns

wiper blades could be better

Fail 19 May 2007 98,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer c.v boot showing signs of wear

general engine oil leaks

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are 2mm

rad showing signs of wear but not leaking

slight oil leaks from power steering pipes

some play in both track rod ends

wiper blades could be better

Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,516 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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P437 UGT is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P437 UGT, 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 P437 UGT registered?

P437 UGT is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P437 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P437 UGT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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