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P505 LOL

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,831 mi
Last recorded114,831 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 LOL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 114,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2011 114,830 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 109,529 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 109,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 105,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,318 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 93,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 87,166 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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P505 LOL is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P505 LOL, 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 P505 LOL registered?

P505 LOL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P505 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 LOL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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