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N127 WRX

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,969 mi
Last recorded57,969 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 WRX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,969 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,994 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside headlight, lens broken, holed.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,020 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished.

brake fluid level low

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate.

parts of exhaust corroded in places.

play in both inner rack joints.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,227 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 23,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,258 miles

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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N127 WRX is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N127 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 N127 WRX registered?

N127 WRX is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N127 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N127 WRX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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