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R964 GYJ

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,591 mi
Last recorded57,591 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 GYJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,591 miles

both front indicator bulbs just starting to emit white light

both outer cv gaiters perished

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

slight oil stainson engine and gearbox

stonechips in front screen

Fail 2 Nov 2015 57,591 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air leak evident from vacuum pipe to inlet manifold

both front indicator bulbs just starting to emit white light

both outer cv gaiters perished

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

slight oil stainson engine and gearbox

stonechips in front screen

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,666 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 46,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,487 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 41,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,394 miles

high imbalance to rear service brakes.

small bulge to near side rear tyre.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,170 miles

offside front brake pads very low

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked.(still provides view to rear)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 31,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked.(still provides view to rear)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,264 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,254 miles

frontbrake pad material approximatley 2/3 worn

Fail 12 Nov 2007 29,254 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

frontbrake pad material approximatley 2/3 worn

high level brake lamp unit slightly detached from fitting

offside rear tyre cracked/perished around tread and side wall area

Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,946 miles

slight leak nearside front shock absorber

Pass 24 Nov 2005 26,572 miles

Offside front tyre tread low

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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R964 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R964 GYJ, 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 R964 GYJ registered?

R964 GYJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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