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P863 DCE

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 DCE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,225 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 95,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,809 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008
Fail 20 Feb 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 79,269 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 74,040 miles

advisorys attatched

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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P863 DCE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P863 DCE, 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 P863 DCE registered?

P863 DCE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P863 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 DCE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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