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R311 GJW

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,273 mi
Last recorded98,273 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 GJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 98,273 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

belt noise- suspect power steering belt

both front seatbelts slow in returning

centre brake light slightly insecure

dampness around power steering pump

light corrosion o/s/r inner brake pipe

light wiper marks front windscreen

n/s beam pattern poor

o/s beam pattern slightly poor

surface corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

battery insecure

both centre main trailing arm bush in very poor condition but no play at time of test, needs replacing now

o/s/f brake pads close to min thickness, uneven brake wear must be further investigated

seems to be slight escape of grease o/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

Fail 7 Feb 2009 98,273 miles

both front seatbelts slow in returning

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

belt noise- suspect power steering belt

centre brake light slightly insecure

dampness around power steering pump

light corrosion o/s/r inner brake pipe

light wiper marks front windscreen

n/s beam pattern poor

o/s beam pattern slightly poor

surface corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

battery insecure

both centre main trailing arm bush in very poor condition but no play at time of test, needs replacing now

o/s/f brake pads close to min thickness, uneven brake wear must be further investigated

seems to be slight escape of grease o/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,755 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 89,643 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,694 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 73,477 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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R311 GJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R311 GJW, 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 R311 GJW registered?

R311 GJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R311 GJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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