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R504 WLS

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,896 mi
Last recorded57,896 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 WLS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,896 miles

steel wheel fitted to o/s rear

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front/rear fuel and brake pipes unable to access due to plastic cage

rear number plate deteriorated

rear o/s h/brake slighty holding on

unable to access n/s and o/s outer body sills due to plastic covers

Fail 10 Oct 2007 57,896 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front/rear fuel and brake pipes unable to access due to plastic cage

rear number plate deteriorated

rear o/s h/brake slighty holding on

steel wheel fitted to o/s rear

unable to access n/s and o/s outer body sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,041 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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R504 WLS is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R504 WLS, 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 R504 WLS registered?

R504 WLS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R504 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 WLS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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