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L196 FFX

2002 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,444 mi
Last recorded80,444 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Rover 21471,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 FFX
MakeRover
Model214
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2008 80,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,463 miles

some play o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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L196 FFX is a 2002 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 71,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L196 FFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L196 FFX registered?

L196 FFX is a 2002 Rover 214, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is L196 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 FFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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