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P439 KOA

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,906 mi
Last recorded139,906 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 KOA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 139,906 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 134,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 129,673 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise brake pipes showing some corrosion

advise n/s o/s front floor to chassis is showing signs of corrosion and o/s rear inner door shut

Pass 18 Dec 2013 124,863 miles

ADVISE outer sills corroded

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

car underside showing signs of corrosion

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,358 miles

slight corrosion on front floors

surface rust on steel brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2011 117,562 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 117,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 114,628 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 114,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 111,408 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 111,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 108,610 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 104,323 miles

Poor image NS head lamp

Pass 17 Nov 2006 98,483 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 94,126 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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P439 KOA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P439 KOA, 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 P439 KOA registered?

P439 KOA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P439 KOA safe to buy?

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