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R438 CWX

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,922 mi
Last recorded62,922 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 CWX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,922 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,814 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 59,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

under vehicle dry - recomend waxoil

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,930 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,751 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,751 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,804 miles

front pipetemp repair slight blow.

n/s & o/s front wipers split.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,308 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 12,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 10,546 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,763 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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R438 CWX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R438 CWX, 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 R438 CWX registered?

R438 CWX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R438 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 CWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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