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P909 XHS

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,304 mi
Last recorded49,304 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 XHS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 49,304 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 49,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 47,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,527 miles

O S REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 26 May 2006 40,652 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 40,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres on 1.6mm on inner edges.

Both rear tyres on 2mm on edges.

Front brake imbalance 24%.

O/s front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear chassis leg.

Rear exhaust box corroded at tailpipe.

Pass 27 May 2005 36,613 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 36,613 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P909 XHS is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P909 XHS, 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 P909 XHS registered?

P909 XHS is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 5 May 1997.

Is P909 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 XHS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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