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P874 DER

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,414 mi
Last recorded112,414 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 DER
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 112,414 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,822 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 108,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 99,099 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 99,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface corrosion both front floors

Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 82,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 74,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 8 May 2006 64,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 55,262 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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P874 DER is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P874 DER, 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 P874 DER registered?

P874 DER is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P874 DER safe to buy?

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