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R183 WCC

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,215 mi
Last recorded121,215 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 WCC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front outer cv gators are slightly deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe is slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

windscreen washers and wipers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2009 110,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 102,832 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,667 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,550 miles

oilstain on fuel tank

slight gearbox oil leak

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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R183 WCC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,596 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 R183 WCC, 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 28 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R183 WCC registered?

R183 WCC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R183 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 WCC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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