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P636 NEG

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 NEG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,166 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 24 May 2011 94,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r outer tyre wall scuffed advise replacement

Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,383 miles

both outter cv boots perishing

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r light lens craked

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 19 Nov 2008 83,383 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outter cv boots perishing

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r light lens craked

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,783 miles

see previous advisory sheet

Fail 9 Nov 2006 71,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

corrosion on all exhaust sections

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s windscreen washers poor

o/s and n/s outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Nov 2005 66,652 miles

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

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

number plates starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s rear radius arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Nov 2005 66,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

number plates starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s rear radius arm bushes starting to deteriorate

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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P636 NEG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver 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 P636 NEG, 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 P636 NEG registered?

P636 NEG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P636 NEG safe to buy?

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