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E3 MEB

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,991 mi
Last recorded69,991 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 MEB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 69,991 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,692 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 63,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,005 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 56,049 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 54,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 50,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 49,072 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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E3 MEB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E3 MEB, 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 E3 MEB registered?

E3 MEB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is E3 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 MEB shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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