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P957 UEE

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,842 mi
Last recorded82,842 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 UEE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,842 miles

both front wings slightly damaged

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,664 miles

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

both cv gaiotrs slighty perished

both rear trailing arm bushes slighty perished

centre exhaust slighty damaged

nearside front wing/bumper slighty damaged

offside stop light dim

oil around engine

Fail 11 Aug 2009 79,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil around engine

offside stop light dim

both cv gaitors slightly perished

both rear tailing arm bushes slightly perished

centre exhaust slightly damaged

nearside front wing /bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,488 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,892 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,158 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 64,158 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 61,111 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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P957 UEE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P957 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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What year was P957 UEE registered?

P957 UEE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P957 UEE safe to buy?

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