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R31 GKH

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GKH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 66,632 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 66,632 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,708 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 59,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,067 miles

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

osf windscreen cracked outsideswept area

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,629 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 55,109 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,768 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,498 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 44,497 miles

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

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

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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R31 GKH is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R31 GKH, 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 R31 GKH registered?

R31 GKH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R31 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 GKH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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