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R372 CGD

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,801 mi
Last recorded90,801 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 CGD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 90,801 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 90,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 88,799 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 88,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 86,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 82,682 miles

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

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

alternator belt cracked

cv gaiters cracking

growly noise timing belt area

oily engine front end and pas belt bit oily

Fail 13 May 2009 82,680 miles

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

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

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

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

alternator belt cracked

cv gaiters cracking

growly noise timing belt area

oily engine front end and pas belt bit oily

Pass 15 May 2008 79,407 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 79,407 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 76,399 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 76,399 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2006 73,002 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 73,002 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 16 May 2006 72,976 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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R372 CGD is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R372 CGD, 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 R372 CGD registered?

R372 CGD is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R372 CGD safe to buy?

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