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R723 WOM

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,196 mi
Last recorded75,196 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 WOM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,292 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,733 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,033 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 54,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 50,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,398 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 47,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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R723 WOM is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R723 WOM, 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 R723 WOM registered?

R723 WOM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R723 WOM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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