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P761 MHP

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 MHP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2010 73,389 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all wheel arches corroded.

exhaust system badly corroded and front pipe flexi section blowing slightly.

front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s steering rack gaitor perished.

radiator deteriorated.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

rear trailing arm bushes splitting.

Pass 5 May 2010 73,389 miles

all wheel arches corroded.

exhaust system badly corroded and front pipe flexi section blowing slightly.

front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s steering rack gaitor perished.

radiator deteriorated.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

rear trailing arm bushes splitting.

Pass 19 May 2009 63,710 miles

front brake pads look low.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 14 May 2009 63,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads look low.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,872 miles

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

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

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

rear no. plate slightly discoloured

sump corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2008 50,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear no. plate slightly discoloured

sump corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,383 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,570 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P761 MHP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P761 MHP, 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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P761 MHP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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