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R414 MEB

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,802 mi
Last recorded100,802 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 MEB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,802 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 100,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 91,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 82,511 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion in both front floor pan panels / vehicle heavily under sealed

offside rear brake binding

outer sills shielded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,885 miles

adv. underside coated with underseal.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,175 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,873 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 57,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,499 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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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R414 MEB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R414 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.

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What year was R414 MEB registered?

R414 MEB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R414 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 MEB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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