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P797 ABB

1997 Rover 414

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 ABB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,564 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,453 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 72,418 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front floor pans

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,066 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

handbrake travel needs attention

lower reading on o/s/r service brake

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2010 71,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

handbrake travel needs attention

lower reading on o/s/r service brake

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,557 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,342 miles

slight corrosion to both inner sill panels ;sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to both inner sill panels ;sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2007 61,762 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 61,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 55,086 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 55,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 55,086 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front tyre treads starting to crack.

Exhaust is in poor condition. (corroded)

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack / perish.

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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P797 ABB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P797 ABB, 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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P797 ABB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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