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R223 EPW

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,308 mi
Last recorded50,308 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 EPW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,308 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,001 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 35,749 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,749 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 29,692 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,186 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,110 miles

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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R223 EPW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R223 EPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R223 EPW registered?

R223 EPW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R223 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 EPW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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