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P228 GDA

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,090 mi
Last recorded69,090 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 GDA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s + n/s sills fitted with plastic covers front to rear not allowing full inspection

o/s/f + n/s/f wheel arch coverd with tape not allowing full inspection (suspect corrosion)

slight under body corrosion front to rear

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s + n/s sills fitted with plastic covers front to rear not allowing full inspection

o/s/f + n/s/f wheel arch coverd with tape not allowing full inspection (suspect corrosion)

slight under body corrosion front to rear

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,151 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,711 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 63,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,420 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 62,419 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,031 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,031 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,298 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 58,298 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,685 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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P228 GDA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P228 GDA, 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 P228 GDA registered?

P228 GDA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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