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P85 FNU

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,573 mi
Last recorded104,573 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 FNU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,573 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ N/S/F + N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY DAMP

Fail 3 Jun 2010 104,541 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/ BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ N/S/F + N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 7 May 2009 99,228 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ N/S/F + N/S/R SHOCK ABSOEBERS DAMP 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 4/ SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 90,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 90,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both outer CV boots perished.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,389 miles

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

n/s front shock starting to weep

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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P85 FNU is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey 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 P85 FNU, 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 P85 FNU registered?

P85 FNU is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P85 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 FNU 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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