MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,965 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil leak
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
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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