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P593 HBA

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,909 mi
Last recorded113,909 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 HBA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 113,909 miles

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

o/s / n/s rear outer wheel arches corroded

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear section of exhaust been repaired

slight corosion o/s / n/s front floors

Fail 24 Apr 2012 113,900 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

o/s / n/s rear outer wheel arches corroded

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear section of exhaust been repaired

slight corosion o/s / n/s front floors

Pass 9 Apr 2011 110,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 106,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

possible fault o/s rear brake

Fail 2 Apr 2010 106,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

possible fault o/s rear brake

Pass 11 Apr 2009 102,361 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 96,431 miles

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

n/s rear trailing arm bush fitted incorrect way

possible fault on o/s rear foot brake

possible fault on o/s rear handbrake

Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,204 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 89,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer cv boots perishing

front exhaust flexy webbing split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly twisted

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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P593 HBA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P593 HBA, 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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P593 HBA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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