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P732 HOK

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,846 mi
Last recorded64,846 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 HOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,030 miles

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 63,016 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 53,654 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 46,270 miles

damage on wheel trims n/s/f tyre sidewall front tyres wearing on edges lip on front brake discs c/v boots starting to crack exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2009 44,019 miles

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

oil on steering pipe front tyres wearing on edges exhaust corroded rear n/plate strating to fade

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,019 miles

oil on steering pipe front tyres wearing on edges exhaust corroded rear n/plate strating to fade

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,491 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 41,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,855 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 38,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 36,368 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HAS A MINOR LEAK OF GASSES NOT SERIOUS ENOUGH TO AFFECT EMMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Pass 30 Dec 2005 33,701 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 33,701 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 33,408 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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P732 HOK is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P732 HOK, 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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P732 HOK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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