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N101 FLG

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,746 mi
Last recorded100,746 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 FLG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,746 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level on min

Fail 16 Jul 2011 100,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level on min

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,454 miles

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

radiator core heavily corroded

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Fail 5 Aug 2010 97,401 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

radiator core heavily corroded

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,198 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2008 94,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 94,520 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 87,674 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 87,674 miles

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

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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N101 FLG is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 N101 FLG, 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 30 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N101 FLG registered?

N101 FLG is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N101 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 FLG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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