1997 Rover 414 1.4L Petrol · R171 CGD
1997 Rover 414 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 153,378 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2010.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 414
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R171 CGD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2009
- 153,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R171 CGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 414 (R171 CGD) between December 2005 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
R171 CGD Mileage History
- 11/12/2005139,932 mi
- 31/12/2005140,323 mi+391 mi
- 06/01/2007145,901 mi+5,578 mi
- 20/01/2008149,785 mi+3,884 mi
- 20/01/2008149,785 mi
- 13/01/2009153,378 mi+3,593 mi
Average of roughly 4,351 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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