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N125 WRX

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,173 mi
Last recorded138,173 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 WRX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 138,173 miles

Both sides front tyres on legal limit and very low on edges.

Fail 6 Dec 2006 138,173 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both sides front tyres on legal limit and very low on edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 132,225 miles

Handbrake travel could be improved. †Rear wiper blade split. †Gearbox stabiliser bar bolt loose. †Offside wiper blade split. †Front washers weak.

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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N125 WRX is a 1996 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 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N125 WRX, 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 N125 WRX registered?

N125 WRX is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N125 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 WRX 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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