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P920 KDA

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,901 mi
Last recorded156,901 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 KDA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2012 156,901 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 156,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 144,140 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 137,220 miles

advance travel handbrake

both sides front tyres wearing

fluid damp around engine

fluid wet around gearbox

n/s/r radius arm rubber bush starting to split

o/s wing damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

slight pitting both sides front brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2009 137,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advance travel handbrake

both sides front tyres wearing

fluid damp around engine

fluid wet around gearbox

n/s/r radius arm rubber bush starting to split

o/s wing damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

slight pitting both sides front brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2007 131,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 127,573 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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P920 KDA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red 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 P920 KDA, 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 P920 KDA registered?

P920 KDA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P920 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 KDA 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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