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P45 LOF

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,399 mi
Last recorded80,399 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 LOF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,399 miles

both front lower wishe bone rear arms bushes worn wearing tyres req attension

near side fron brake backe plate corroded req attension

near side passing mirror glasse missing req attension

over sills on vehicle outer sills not seen

Fail 31 Jan 2008 80,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake pipe ferrule surface rust req attension

both front lower wishe bone rear arms bushes worn wearing tyres req attension

front lower raidetor corroded dampnes on raidiater req attension

near side fron brake backe plate corroded req attension

near side passing mirror glasse missing req attension

near side rear wing holed req attension

over sills on vehicle outer sills not seen

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,331 miles

child seat fitted to passenger front seat unable to fully check seat belt, sills covered with side skirts at time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2007 75,331 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

wear on front brake discs and front pads outer sills not seen over sills on vehicle near side passing mirror glasse missing req attensionnear side rear wing holed req attension

Fail 4 Jan 2007 75,329 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both outer sills not seen over sills on vehicle all brake pipe ferrels rusting wear on fron brake discs

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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P45 LOF is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P45 LOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P45 LOF registered?

P45 LOF is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P45 LOF safe to buy?

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