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R342 CGO

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

84,470 mi
Last recorded84,470 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 CGO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner door handle faulty

Offside Front Inner door handle faulty

Offside Rear Inner door handle faulty

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2023 84,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner door handle faulty

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner door handle faulty

Offside Rear Inner door handle faulty

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

passenger wing mirror taped up

Fail 8 Mar 2021 83,682 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

passenger wing mirror taped up

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 11 Mar 2020 82,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to both front jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic oversill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,411 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to both front jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic oversill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,377 miles

Body has slight corrosion around both front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak on engine

plastic oversill covers fitted

radiator oxidised,some fins missing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox by temp repair (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3.0mm,lower on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror taped on (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre 3.0mm,lower on outer edge.damage to outer sidewall,no to cords

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

radiator rusty/oxidised some fins missing

Fail 14 Mar 2017 79,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox by temp repair (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3.0mm,lower on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror taped on (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre 3.0mm,lower on outer edge.damage to outer sidewall,no to cords

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

radiator rusty/oxidised some fins missing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,830 miles

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

Coolant radiator rusty and oxidised

Cracks to inside edge of offside rear tyre

Engine has a distinct tapping noise at idle then goes quiet at around 2500rpm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror partially covered in black tape (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

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

Offside front tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine has an oil leak

makeshift repair carried out to exhaust rear silencer

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mounting point marked with chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting point marked with chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant radiator rusty and oxidised

Cracks to inside edge of offside rear tyre

Engine has a distinct tapping noise at idle then goes quiet at around 2500rpm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror partially covered in black tape (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

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

Offside front tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine has an oil leak

makeshift repair carried out to exhaust rear silencer

Fail 17 Mar 2015 76,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,543 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,090 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight coroasion to steel brake pipes

slight corroasion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight coroasion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corroasion to steel brake pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2012 72,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corroasion to steel brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,633 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 64,629 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,430 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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R342 CGO is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R342 CGO, 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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R342 CGO is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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