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P696 MAK

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,677 mi
Last recorded90,677 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 MAK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,677 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 90,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2016 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,445 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 87,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 85,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

crack in offside of windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2012 81,901 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

crack in offside of windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,745 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,038 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 78,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,945 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,114 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 75,090 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 72,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,028 miles

o/s/f brake pads getting low

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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P696 MAK is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P696 MAK, 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 P696 MAK registered?

P696 MAK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P696 MAK safe to buy?

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