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R934 GFV

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,442 mi
Last recorded75,442 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 GFV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 75,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,922 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,737 miles

Exhaust system corroded at front flexy

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Wipers worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,356 miles

Exhaust system after cat is corroded and slightly holed

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,621 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s front tyre wall deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s front tyre wall deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,742 miles

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

o/s front and o/s rear tyre walls cracked.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,215 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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R934 GFV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R934 GFV, 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 R934 GFV registered?

R934 GFV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R934 GFV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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