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P818 NEG

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,112 mi
Last recorded62,112 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 NEG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,112 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2017 62,112 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f and discs corroded (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside front outer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wiper blade damaged

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,077 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jan 2015 54,075 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,273 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 53,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,116 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,010 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 51,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,165 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,546 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,778 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 47,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,732 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 46,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,591 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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P818 NEG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P818 NEG, 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 P818 NEG registered?

P818 NEG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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