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P474 LSL

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,182 mi
Last recorded38,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 LSL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,762 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres uneeven wear

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2011 36,759 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

front tyres uneeven wear

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 19,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,908 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,304 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 17,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

near side door mirror unit slightly insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,156 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P474 LSL is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P474 LSL, 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 P474 LSL registered?

P474 LSL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P474 LSL safe to buy?

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