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P859 RAH

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 RAH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 84,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body and suspension components getting rusty.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,102 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Outer cv gaitors deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,305 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Outer cv gaitors and suspension bushes slightly perished

Under body and components getting rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,008 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Oil leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

Radiator in poor condition

Slight corrosion to under body in places

Fail 22 Mar 2016 74,008 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Oil leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

Radiator in poor condition

Slight corrosion to under body in places

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,548 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,287 miles

Both rear tyres perished and getting low on tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust front pipe rusty

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer cv gaitors perished

Slight corrosion to suspension and underbody

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension rusty

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,146 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,165 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,226 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,266 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and perished.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,266 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and perished.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,428 miles

Rear trialing arm bushes perished,n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,217 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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P859 RAH is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P859 RAH, 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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P859 RAH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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