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P577 WFV

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,419 mi
Last recorded116,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 WFV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside undersills corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 116,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside undersills corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 107,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,979 miles

oil all over os inner wing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,511 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,407 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,719 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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P577 WFV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P577 WFV, 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 P577 WFV registered?

P577 WFV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P577 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P577 WFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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