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P790 AAB

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,079 mi
Last recorded55,079 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 AAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,079 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 51,934 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 39,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear trailing arm bushes split

oil leaks around engine area

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,764 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes split

oil leaks around engine area

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,099 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 33,099 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Cooling fan did not cut in,temp gauge went into red.

Pass 9 May 2008 30,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,537 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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P790 AAB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P790 AAB, 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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What year was P790 AAB registered?

P790 AAB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P790 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P790 AAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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