CarVerify

Free Car Check

R544 GJW

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,876 mi
Last recorded82,876 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 GJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,260 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,260 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 69,247 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2010 69,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,133 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,133 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,469 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 60,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 57,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 51,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R544 GJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R544 GJW, 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

How do I check the history of R544 GJW?

You can check the full history of R544 GJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R544 GJW registered?

R544 GJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R544 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 GJW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R544 GJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R544 GJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.