MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
stone chip in front windscreen.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.
oil leaks around engine area.
stone chip in front windscreen.
oil leaks around engine area.
stone chips in front windscreen req's attention.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leaks around engine area.
stone chips in front windscreen req's attention.
front tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges. †oil leaks around front of engine area. †stone chip in front windscreen.
pedal trim insecure. †o/s/r suspension radius arm bush bonding starting to split. †oil leaks around o/s engine areas.
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
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P531 LBL is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P531 LBL, 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 P531 LBL registered?
P531 LBL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 June 1997.
Is P531 LBL safe to buy?
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