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N121 YJE

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,437 mi
Last recorded88,437 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 YJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,437 miles

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

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

offside wiper slightly detiorated

Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,196 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 80,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,573 miles

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

horn.power steering slight leak.n/s w/blade.r/f/ lamp switch.r/no plate.exhaust rusty.a/r/bar link rod,trailing arm bushes all detiorating.rack boot damp o/s.slight slack in o/s rack end.engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2008 79,573 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

horn.power steering slight leak.n/s w/blade.r/f/ lamp switch.r/no plate.exhaust rusty.a/r/bar link rod,trailing arm bushes all detiorating.rack boot damp o/s.slight slack in o/s rack end.engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 78,031 miles

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

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

rear number plate (cloudy appearance)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 78,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear number plate (cloudy appearance)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 76,682 miles

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

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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N121 YJE is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N121 YJE, 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 N121 YJE registered?

N121 YJE is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N121 YJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 YJE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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