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P74 EWL

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,235 mi
Last recorded46,235 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 EWL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 46,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general suspension component corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2024 46,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general suspension component corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,849 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 45,830 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,864 miles

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 16 Jun 2022 44,864 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 8 Apr 2021 42,993 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING/PERISHING IN TREAD

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 25 Mar 2021 42,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE COOLANT LEAK ON ENGINE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING/PERISHING IN TREAD

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,716 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 30 Jun 2020 41,716 miles

Bumper insecure NEARSIDE CORNER OF REAR BUMPER INSECURE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing FUEL CAP MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,047 miles

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,578 miles

sills not checked due to plastic sill covers

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Apr 2017 38,140 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 38,139 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding OFFSIDE (3.7.B.1)

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

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,783 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,633 miles

side wall cracks in all 4 tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,446 miles

advise rear tyres /cracks in side wall/

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,528 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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P74 EWL is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P74 EWL, 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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P74 EWL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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