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P301 HFC

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,266 mi
Last recorded101,266 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 HFC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,266 miles

advise surface corrosion nsf and osf floor pans

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,290 miles

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

surface corrsion on front floor pans

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,251 miles

advise surface corrosion front ns and os floor pans

Fail 23 Feb 2017 99,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise surface corrosion front ns and os floor pans

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,898 miles

advise surface corrosion nsf and osf floor pans

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,849 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 89,776 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,776 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,851 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,019 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,066 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 75,625 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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P301 HFC is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P301 HFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P301 HFC?

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What year was P301 HFC registered?

P301 HFC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P301 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 HFC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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