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P953 UEE

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

105,688 mi
Last recorded105,688 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 UEE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2013 105,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 102,464 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 102,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,573 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 98,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,295 miles

Dip beam pattern is poor.

Exhaust emission values difficult to attain.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance,

Front tyres are worn at edges,

Nearside front and rear tyres are perishing at outer walls.

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Rear suspension radius pivot bushes are cracking.

Rear wheel arches are ccorroded

Rusting at nearside front floor.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 94,295 miles

Dip beam pattern is poor.

Exhaust emission values difficult to attain.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance,

Front tyres are worn at edges,

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front and rear tyres are perishing at outer walls.

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Rear suspension radius pivot bushes are cracking.

Rear wheel arches are ccorroded

Rusting at nearside front floor.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,448 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded ar ferrules

Battery tray getting abit corroded slightly

Both front to rear metal b/pipes at rear areas getting abit corroded (N/S/R pipe behind plastic cover abit corroded)

Both rear susp/arm main dumbell bushes getting abit split

N/S/F floor pan area by susp/arm mounts along seam getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/R tyre getting abit scuffed and perrished at outer sidewall

Rear end b/pipes at ends getting abit corroded slightly

Rear exhaust silencer section getting very corroded and slight leak

Small crack at screen

Fail 17 Oct 2008 90,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

B/Hoses abit corroded ar ferrules

Battery tray getting abit corroded slightly

Both front to rear metal b/pipes at rear areas getting abit corroded (N/S/R pipe behind plastic cover abit corroded)

Both rear susp/arm main dumbell bushes getting abit split

N/S/F floor pan area by susp/arm mounts along seam getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/R tyre getting abit scuffed and perrished at outer sidewall

Rear end b/pipes at ends getting abit corroded slightly

Rear exhaust silencer section getting very corroded and slight leak

Small crack at screen

Fail 19 Oct 2007 87,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2007 87,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2006 85,001 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 84,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

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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P953 UEE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P953 UEE, 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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P953 UEE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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