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P975 GNU

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,945 mi
Last recorded55,945 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 GNU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,945 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

all suspension bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 55,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all steel brake pipes corroding

all suspension bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 53,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

rear tyre treads close to wear limit

slight seepage from power steering

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 45,244 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

power steering pipes damp

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,244 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

power steering pipes damp

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,289 miles

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight power steering leak

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,237 miles

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

exhaust has minor leak

slight p/s leak

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2009 41,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight p/s leak

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,751 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 37,751 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,227 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 31,227 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.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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P975 GNU is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P975 GNU, 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 P975 GNU registered?

P975 GNU is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P975 GNU safe to buy?

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