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S496 WOM

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,027 mi
Last recorded71,027 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 WOM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,163 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,802 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,261 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,108 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

middle exhaust pipe has corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,376 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,594 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,489 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front floors corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,489 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front floors corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,031 miles

n/s/f & both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Sep 2005 38,367 miles

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

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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S496 WOM is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S496 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 S496 WOM registered?

S496 WOM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S496 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 WOM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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