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P608 HOK

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 HOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 100,440 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 100,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 98,624 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 90,701 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,529 miles

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

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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P608 HOK is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P608 HOK, 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 P608 HOK registered?

P608 HOK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P608 HOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 HOK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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