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R721 HWO

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,882 mi
Last recorded66,882 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 HWO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,882 miles

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 66,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Middle section of exhaust is corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,680 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Exhaust is corroded.

Rear suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,406 miles

Corrosion on n/s front floor.

Front tyre sare getting close to the limit.

N/s rear suspebnsion bush is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,776 miles

N/s rear suspension bush is starting to deteriorate.

O/s front outer brake pad looks low.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,889 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 56,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,128 miles

N/s rear suspension bush is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,424 miles

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear, has a nail in the tread & is perished.

O/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 37,543 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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R721 HWO is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R721 HWO, 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 R721 HWO registered?

R721 HWO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R721 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 HWO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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