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R488 WMX

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,352 mi
Last recorded66,352 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 WMX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,352 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,269 miles

Brake pipes in plastic holster along the underside of vehicle obstructing a full inspection.

Offside front beam image slightly faded.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower trailing arm bush damage/no resulting excessive movement

Offside Rear Lower trailing arm bush damage/no resulting excessive movement

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine oil leaking onto exhaust down pipe

Fail 19 Jul 2016 63,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine oil leaking onto exhaust down pipe

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,475 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,187 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 61,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,683 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,856 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 56,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 56,482 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,895 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 54,895 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate could be better

Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate could be better

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 44,880 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R488 WMX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R488 WMX, 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 R488 WMX registered?

R488 WMX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R488 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 WMX shows 20 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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