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P537 YCD

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,480 mi
Last recorded48,480 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 YCD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 48,480 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,931 miles

Reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,132 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 26 Nov 2018 47,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,697 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 46,695 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,317 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner tread

Fail 22 Nov 2016 46,314 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner tread

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,923 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,523 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear brake binding slghtly

radiator pipe loose

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,105 miles

n/s/rear tyre poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,105 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/rear tyre poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,631 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,628 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,150 miles

n/s/rear tyre poor condition

power steering pipe poor

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,280 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,250 miles

n/s rear tyre poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,233 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,233 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,577 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2005 36,603 miles

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

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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P537 YCD is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P537 YCD, 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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P537 YCD is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P537 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 YCD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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