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R150 CGE

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,366 mi
Last recorded58,366 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 CGE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,366 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewalls splitting

offside front headlamp melted

Fail 18 Sep 2008 58,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewalls splitting

offside front headlamp melted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,623 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front headlight damage

radiator damage to core

Fail 29 Aug 2007 50,623 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

offside front headlight damage

radiator damage and suspect head gsk

Fail 25 Aug 2006 44,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight heat damage to offside front headlamp , not effecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,404 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight heat damage to offside front headlamp , not effecting beam pattern

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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R150 CGE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R150 CGE, 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 R150 CGE registered?

R150 CGE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R150 CGE safe to buy?

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