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P621 WHW

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,530 mi
Last recorded126,530 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 WHW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 126,530 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 126,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2009 120,107 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 113,444 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 113,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 103,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,021 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 62,021 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Aug 2005 85,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 85,563 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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P621 WHW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P621 WHW, 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 P621 WHW registered?

P621 WHW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P621 WHW safe to buy?

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