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P714 CVE

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,017 mi
Last recorded95,017 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 CVE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,017 miles

* COOLANT L>EVEL LOW *

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R Tyre 'BADLY CRACKED' On Tread & Outer Wall.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 95,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

* COOLANT L>EVEL LOW *

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R Tyre 'BADLY CRACKED' On Tread & Outer Wall.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,616 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant low

n/s/r tyre side wall perished and split

poss gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,426 miles

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

brake fluid level near low

power steering level on low

Fail 12 Mar 2011 90,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level near low

power steering level on low

Fail 20 Mar 2010 87,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 87,968 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 85,527 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 85,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 81,205 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 81,205 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 73,842 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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P714 CVE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P714 CVE, 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 P714 CVE registered?

P714 CVE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P714 CVE safe to buy?

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