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P854 SWC

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

38,531 mi
Last recorded38,531 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 SWC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,531 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 38,525 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,608 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear radius arm bush has small split.

starter motor sticking.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,359 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 32,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,914 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,788 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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P854 SWC is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue 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 P854 SWC, 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 P854 SWC registered?

P854 SWC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P854 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P854 SWC 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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