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P463 HMU

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,045 mi
Last recorded33,045 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 HMU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,539 miles

o/s/r tyre slight crack.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,099 miles

Offside rear tyre minor cracks

Fail 28 Mar 2014 30,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre minor cracks

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 27,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,485 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,204 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,360 miles

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

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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P463 HMU 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 78.6%.

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 P463 HMU, 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

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What year was P463 HMU registered?

P463 HMU is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P463 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P463 HMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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