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P462 HMU

1997 Rover 115

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,199 mi
Last recorded39,199 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 11567,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 HMU
MakeRover
Model115
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 39,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2017 39,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,878 miles

Front bumper loose

Fail 2 Jun 2016 32,876 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front bumper loose

Pass 21 May 2015 25,477 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 11,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 3,552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 3,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,468 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
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P462 HMU is a 1997 Rover 115 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 67,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P462 HMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P462 HMU registered?

P462 HMU is a 1997 Rover 115, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P462 HMU safe to buy?

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