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P462 CCU

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 CCU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,115 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 113,100 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near side front under vehicle floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,020 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 111,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,951 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Undervehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 106,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Undervehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,394 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 102,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 100,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 100,351 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 97,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,969 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,973 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 89,973 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 86,522 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 78,580 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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P462 CCU is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P462 CCU, 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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P462 CCU is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P462 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 CCU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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