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P815 XRN

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,449 mi
Last recorded49,449 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 XRN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 49,449 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 59,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 53,353 miles

all exhaust system in very poor condition

n.s.f top ball joint has slight play

o,s,r brake pipe rusty

o.s.f c.v boot deteriorating

o.s.r tyre has a nail in it

o.s.r wheel arch corrodoed (not in pescribed area)

plastic covers restricting inspection of brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,977 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,630 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,450 miles

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

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

ns front tyre sidewall ,cracking,os front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 40,827 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,574 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,565 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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P815 XRN 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 P815 XRN, 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 P815 XRN registered?

P815 XRN is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P815 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 XRN 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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