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P59 ADF

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,617 mi
Last recorded78,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 ADF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil low

engine rattleing

n/s/r tyre scrubbing both edges

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 78,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil low

engine rattleing

n/s/r tyre scrubbing both edges

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust middle & rear corroded

front tyres scrubbing both edges

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

oil level on min

rattle from eng

Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust middle & rear corroded

front tyres scrubbing both edges

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

oil level on min

rattle from eng

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,736 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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P59 ADF is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P59 ADF, 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 P59 ADF registered?

P59 ADF is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P59 ADF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 ADF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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