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P462 DJE

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,111 mi
Last recorded122,111 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 DJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 122,111 miles

n/s mirror housing loose

rear metal brake pipes poorly supported

rear outer wheelarches corroded

sill covers fitted

suspect heavy corrosion behind rear outer sill covers

underside muddy

Fail 9 Feb 2012 121,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2011 114,880 miles

Nearside front floor corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 107,534 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sill panels for corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2009 107,422 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sill panels for corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,237 miles

slight blow from exhaust downpipe

Fail 23 Oct 2008 92,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blow from exhaust downpipe

Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,496 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2007 79,484 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear service brake effort poor

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,050 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 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P462 DJE, 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 P462 DJE registered?

P462 DJE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P462 DJE safe to buy?

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