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P504 RAH

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,174 mi
Last recorded99,174 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 RAH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 99,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 99,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 98,701 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 98,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2013 98,139 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 98,139 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,953 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 96,951 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 96,167 miles

1) O/S/F and N/S/F driveshaft gaiters cracked and deteriorating.

2) O/S/R trailing arm suspension bush detereiorating.

3) N/S Door mirror glass missing.

Fail 11 May 2010 96,167 miles

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

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

1) O/S/F and N/S/F driveshaft gaiters cracked and deteriorating.

2) O/S/R trailing arm suspension bush detereiorating.

3) N/S Door mirror glass missing.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,247 miles

1) N/S Mirror glass missing.

2) Front driveshaft gaiters cracking and in poor condition.

3) Rear suspension trailing arm bushes in showing signs of wear.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 95,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1) N/S Mirror glass missing.

2) Front driveshaft gaiters cracking and in poor condition.

3) Rear suspension trailing arm bushes in showing signs of wear.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,329 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded/slight blow

rear no plate poor

Fail 11 Apr 2008 94,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded/slight blow

rear no plate poor

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,130 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 93,130 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 91,934 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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P504 RAH is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P504 RAH, 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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P504 RAH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P504 RAH shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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