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P823 HES

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 HES
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,355 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on front floors

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f tyre 1.6 mm

oil leak

rear brake balance n/s slow

wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,453 miles

both rear tyres just legal n/s 1.6mm borderline

corrosion on rear of o/s main brake pipe borderline

rear suspension mountings splitting

Fail 19 Jan 2009 79,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres just legal n/s 1.6mm borderline

corrosion on rear of o/s main brake pipe borderline

rear suspension mountings splitting

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,752 miles

as before

Fail 14 Jan 2008 70,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,090 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS AND STARTING TO GO SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE 175 / 65 / 14 T

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION

RADIATOR IN POOR CORRODED CONDITION

WASHERS WEAK ADVISE TO BLOW OUT WASHER JETS OR CLEAN OUT BOTTLE

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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P823 HES is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P823 HES, 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 P823 HES registered?

P823 HES is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P823 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P823 HES shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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