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R345 WCC

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,455 mi
Last recorded22,455 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 WCC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,455 miles

Complete exhaust system corroding

Driveshafts corroding

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,365 miles

All front and rear steering,braking and suspension components starting to corrode

Nearside rear bumper split

Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer deteriorated and complete exhaust system corroded

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Fail 6 Oct 2011 22,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All front and rear steering,braking and suspension components starting to corrode

Nearside rear bumper split

Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer deteriorated and complete exhaust system corroded

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,273 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 22,273 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 22,044 miles

Complete exhaust system corroding

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2009 22,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Complete exhaust system corroding

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2008 21,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 21,612 miles

both wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,754 miles

Light corrosion to exhaust

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 17,667 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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R345 WCC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R345 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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R345 WCC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R345 WCC safe to buy?

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