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R331 CGP

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,358 mi
Last recorded73,358 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 CGP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,907 miles

both outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread worn close to the legal limit

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arms large rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread worn close to the legal limit

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arms large rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,213 miles

both outer c.v boots starting to perish

nearside rear trailing arm large rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,210 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both outer c.v boots starting to perish

nearside rear trailing arm large rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,930 miles

coolant leak from radiator core

nearside rear trailing arm large rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front and nearside front outer c.v boots starting to perish

Fail 30 Jul 2009 61,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant leak from radiator core

nearside rear trailing arm large rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front and nearside front outer c.v boots starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,770 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 57,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak from radiator core

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,819 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer c.v boots starting to perish

both rear brake pipes to drums starting to rust

radiator in poor condition

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 8 Aug 2007 51,812 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer c.v boots starting to perish

both rear brake pipes from flexys to drums starting to rust

radiator poor condition

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,343 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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R331 CGP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R331 CGP, 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 R331 CGP registered?

R331 CGP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R331 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 CGP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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