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N101 HGL

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,738 mi
Last recorded150,738 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 HGL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 150,738 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 150,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

EXHAUST JOINTS LEAKING , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Mar 2010 146,533 miles

OIL LEAK , CORROSION IN BOTH OUTER SILLS , OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Mar 2009 140,954 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 12 Mar 2009 140,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Mar 2008 134,877 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSH WORN , STEEREING RACK ARM WORN OFFSIDE FRONT , FRONT PADS LOW , NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMMIT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 134,877 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSH WORN , STEEREING RACK ARM WORN OFFSIDE FRONT , FRONT PADS LOW , NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMMIT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 126,734 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 126,734 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 126,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 117,364 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK ADSORBER BUSHES WORN ,. POWER STEERING BELT WORN , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Apr 2006 11,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADED , POWER STEERING BELT WORN , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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 HGL is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HGL, 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.

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What year was N101 HGL registered?

N101 HGL is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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