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P717 VGT

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,965 mi
Last recorded75,965 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 VGT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,847 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,594 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 71,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,934 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 52,934 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,711 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 47,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,355 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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P717 VGT is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P717 VGT, 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 P717 VGT registered?

P717 VGT is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P717 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 VGT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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