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P455 AAB

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,278 mi
Last recorded67,278 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 AAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,278 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2009 67,259 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)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2009 67,258 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2007

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate damaged.front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2007 61,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate damaged.front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,302 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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P455 AAB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P455 AAB, 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 P455 AAB registered?

P455 AAB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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