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P448 LOP

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

147,445 mi
Last recorded147,445 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 LOP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 147,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 147,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 145,400 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 145,400 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 144,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 135,030 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,235 miles

both front outer c.v boots heavily perished

c.o close to limit on fast idle

engine oil leak

front brake pads thin

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

outer sills covered

Fail 27 Nov 2013 125,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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 outer c.v. boots heavily perished

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

engine oil leak

front brake pads thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

outer sills covered

Pass 29 Nov 2012 114,492 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 114,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 outer c.v. boots heavily perished

engine oil leak

front brake pads quite thin

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + on limit

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Nov 2011 104,995 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 tyres showing signs of wear

cv boots starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,125 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,955 miles

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

long h/brake travel

outer sills covered

Fail 13 Nov 2009 93,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

long h/brake travel

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,670 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2007 80,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,002 miles

ENGINE OVERHEATING DURING TEST...COOLANT LEVEL TOPPED UP ...RECOMMEND IT BE CHECKED REGULARLY

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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P448 LOP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P448 LOP, 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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P448 LOP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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