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P620 APR

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,681 mi
Last recorded86,681 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 APR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,681 miles

front no plate in poor condition

movment in steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2008 86,681 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front no plate in poor condition

movment in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,645 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some travel on handbrake

Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,916 miles

both number plates in poor condition

exhaust very rusty

n/s/r brake a little slow in riseing

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2006 76,898 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust very rusty

front & rear number plates in poor condition

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

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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P620 APR is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P620 APR, 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 P620 APR registered?

P620 APR is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P620 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P620 APR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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