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R776 GOK

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 GOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 98,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 98,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

power steering fluid low

Fail 21 Feb 2008 88,784 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear trailing arm void bushes cracked and perished

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check the rear seat belts due to personal equipment in the vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,784 miles

both rear trailing arm void bushes cracked and perished

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check the rear seat belts due to personal equipment in the vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2007 73,700 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 73,700 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorbers slightly leaking

nearside rear handbrake slightly low reading

small hole in front pipe

strong advise offside rear inner void bush unbonding

Pass 28 Sep 2005 54,712 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 54,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

high level brake light missing not an obligatory lamp

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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R776 GOK is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R776 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.

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R776 GOK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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