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P813 FBL

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,295 mi
Last recorded77,295 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 FBL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,715 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,060 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,703 miles

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,612 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,952 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,395 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,472 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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P813 FBL is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P813 FBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P813 FBL registered?

P813 FBL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P813 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P813 FBL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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