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P491 NNF

1997 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,931 mi
Last recorded33,931 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 NNF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2013 33,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,977 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 29,976 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,746 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,746 miles

Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,620 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,599 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 18,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,967 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 15,967 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,338 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 13,242 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?

Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,028
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
8,933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,066
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,019
Stop lamp not working 4,971
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,465
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P491 NNF is a 1997 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P491 NNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Cityrover typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 29 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P491 NNF registered?

P491 NNF is a 1997 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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