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P721 HOA

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,227 mi
Last recorded99,227 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 HOA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 99,227 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 99,086 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

handbrake travel becoming high

Pass 29 May 2007 93,216 miles

both front tyres 2mm on edges

Fail 29 May 2007 93,216 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2mm on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,303 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 88,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 79,101 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 79,101 miles

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

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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P721 HOA is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P721 HOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P721 HOA registered?

P721 HOA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P721 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P721 HOA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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