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P882 DER

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,416 mi
Last recorded64,416 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 DER
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,416 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 64,416 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,506 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 61,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 54,869 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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P882 DER is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P882 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P882 DER?

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What year was P882 DER registered?

P882 DER is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P882 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P882 DER shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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