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R645 JCW

1998 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,012 mi
Last recorded84,012 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 JCW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 84,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 72,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2010 65,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,166 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 57,166 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,280 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 44,126 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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R645 JCW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R645 JCW, 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 R645 JCW registered?

R645 JCW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R645 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 JCW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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