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P43 LEW

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,418 mi
Last recorded80,418 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 LEW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2007 80,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

HEAT SHIELD ON EXHAUST INSECURE.! †REAR EXHAUST JOINT BLOWING.!

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON.! †STEERING LOCK SWITCH DAMAGE.!! †SRS LIGHT STAYING ON.!! †BONNET PULL LEVER & CABLE SEPERATED.!!

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH SIDES LIKELY TO EXPOSE CORD/WIRE.!!

Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,742 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 74,720 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside c/v boot perising

pas cap missing

Coolant leak

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

nearside pads crumbbling

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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P43 LEW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P43 LEW, 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 P43 LEW registered?

P43 LEW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P43 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 LEW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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