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R381 GOK

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 GOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion around boot, not considered structual for seat belt mounting

light corrosion on both rear wheel arches

light corrosion on chassic

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion around boot, not considered structual for seat belt mounting

light corrosion on both rear wheel arches

light corrosion on chassic

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,220 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,301 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,347 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,185 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,877 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,989 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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R381 GOK is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R381 GOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R381 GOK registered?

R381 GOK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R381 GOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 GOK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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