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R279 WOM

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,474 mi
Last recorded66,474 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 WOM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,474 miles

one of two washer jets on o/s blocked

Fail 10 Dec 2011 66,474 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

one of two washer jets on o/s blocked

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,874 miles

both front outer cv gaiters perish cracked

both front wipers torn

corrosion o/s/f floor

n/s/f bumper damaged // both rear light lenses cracked // rear number plate discolored

o/s outer washer jet blocked

o/s/r suspention arm bush perished and splitting // n/s/r suspention arm bush perish cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on shoulders

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

radiator fins corroded and parts missing // oil mist gearbox (suspect o/s and n/s shaft seals)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 62,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front outer cv gaiters perish cracked

both front wipers torn

corrosion o/s/f floor

n/s/f bumper damaged // both rear light lenses cracked // rear number plate discolored

o/s outer washer jet blocked

o/s/r suspention arm bush perished and splitting // n/s/r suspention arm bush perish cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on shoulders

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

radiator fins corroded and parts missing // oil mist gearbox (suspect o/s and n/s shaft seals)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,533 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak // Rear wiper torn

Both rear inner sills corroded // O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Front bumper damaged // N/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

N/s/f floor corroded // Both front outer CV gaiter perished // Slight imbalance front brakes

N/s/r tyre on legal limit // Front brake pads worn low

O/s outer washer jet blocked // Both rear lamp lenses damaged

O/s/r wheel arch corroded // Oil mist PAS pipes at reservoir

Fail 13 Nov 2009 60,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both headlamp beam patterns weak // Rear wiper torn

Both rear inner sills corroded // O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Front bumper damaged // N/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

N/s/f floor corroded // Both front outer CV gaiter perished // Slight imbalance front brakes

N/s/r tyre on legal limit // Front brake pads worn low

O/s outer washer jet blocked // Both rear lamp lenses damaged

O/s/r wheel arch corroded // Oil mist PAS pipes at reservoir

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,783 miles

Both outer c.v gaiters perish cracked

Corrosion by n/s tailgate hinge

Front wipers torn // o/s wiper smears

O/s washer jet partially blocked

O/s/f tyre on legal limit

O/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 5 Nov 2008 57,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both outer c.v gaiters perish cracked

Corrosion by n/s tailgate hinge

Front wipers torn // o/s wiper smears

Long Handbrake travel

O/s washer jet partially blocked

O/s/f tyre on legal limit

O/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,818 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,549 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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R279 WOM is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R279 WOM, 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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R279 WOM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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