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N124 RFP

1996 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 41482,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 RFP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,809 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on both front floors

corrosion on wheel arches

crack in windscreen n/s

fluctuation on front brakes

n/sheadlamp aim

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,809 miles

crack in windscreen n/s

fluctuation on front brakes

n/sheadlamp aim

oil leak on engine

corrosion on both front floors

corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,853 miles

both rear shockers damp

corrosion on front floors

defect n/s/r tyre and 1.6mm just legal

n/s/r wheel arch

o/s c.v boot cracking

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,851 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockers damp

corrosion on front floors

defect n/s/r tyre and 1.6mm just legal

n/s/r wheel arch

o/s c.v boot cracking

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,552 miles

corrosion o/s main brake pipe

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,168 miles

front brake balance poor o/s slow

o/s/f tyre only just legal

Fail 8 Jan 2009 54,968 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,968 miles

windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,857 miles

corrosion on exhaust reer box

corrosion on reer o/s main brakepipe borderline

Fail 16 Jan 2008 47,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on exhaust reer box

corrosion on reer o/s main brakepipe borderline

Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,803 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,273 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 39,273 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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N124 RFP is a 1996 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 82,179 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N124 RFP, 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 30 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N124 RFP registered?

N124 RFP is a 1996 Rover 414, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N124 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N124 RFP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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