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P788 LBP

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,779 mi
Last recorded103,779 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 LBP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,779 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 103,779 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Leak around power steering pipes.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 97,720 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

n/s/f engine/gear box mount insecure.

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

n/s/r trailing arm bush almost deteriorated.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/f+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 97,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to o/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

n/s/f engine/gear box mount insecure.

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

n/s/r trailing arm bush almost deteriorated.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/f+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,957 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 95,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 89,396 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded. †Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges. †Nearside rear brake slight bind.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,492 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 85,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f shock starting to weep.

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

oil leak.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 82,088 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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

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P788 LBP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P788 LBP, 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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P788 LBP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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